Wagamama

Coverage focuses on the performance, expansion, and brand strategy of the UK’s leading pan-Asian casual dining chain, known for its open kitchens, communal seating, and fast-casual service model. Reporting includes new site openings, delivery and click-and-collect rollouts, vegan and seasonal menu innovation, tech-enabled ordering, and group-level developments under parent company The Restaurant Group. Insight is designed for operators tracking high-volume branded dining, consumer health trends, and competitive movement across the mid-market segment.

  • May- 2024 -
    29 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 29/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 29/05/24

    Revolution Bars has rejected Nightcap’s “highly conditional” non-binding proposal yesterday (28 May), which required Revolution to proceed with the restructuring plan but not the existing fundraising of £12.5m. Following legal advice, Revolution’s board also concluded that the Nightcap proposal was “incapable of being delivered”, as a number of challenges had…

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  • 29 May
    RestaurantsWagamama to debut in India

    Wagamama to debut in India

    UK-based Pan-Asian restaurant operator Wagamama is set to launch in India after agreeing a new partnership with Travel Food Services. Wagamama will open its first restaurant at Mumbai Airport’s International Terminal later this year. Wagamama first opened its doors in 1922 in London’s Bloomsbury. Following the latest deal, the group…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    5 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 05/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 05/04/24

    Majestic Wines has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration, saving nine of its wine bars from closure. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond staff, following a period of uncertainty. Majestic plans to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business, with ambitions to open…

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  • 5 April
    RestaurantsGMB and Deliveroo launch landmark courier charter

    GMB and Deliveroo launch landmark courier charter

    GMB Union and Deliveroo have launched a landmark Respect Charter pledging positive relationships between riders and restaurants. A number of national restaurant chains and big-name supermarkets, including Wagamama, Wingstop, Bella Italia, Morrisons, The Co-op, Farmer J, Thunderbird and Whole Foods, have already signed the new charter. The Respect Charter includes…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    17 January
    FeaturesIn conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif

    In conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif

    Can you tell us about your hospitality experience leading up to starting Eco Pizza in 1993? My love of food dates back to my childhood in Egypt, where I learned the secrets of dough making from my grandfather, Gerges, who during the Spring Equinox festival would produce and distribute the…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    28 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 28/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 28/11/23

    Shareholders backed TRG’s £506m sale to Apollo Global, privatising the company that operates Wagamama among others. Each share’s value of 65p signifies an enterprise worth of £701m. TRG’s strategies led to two earnings upgrades and £5m in cost savings, aligning with Apollo’s belief in TRG’s market prominence. Apollo’s reassurances about…

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  • 28 November
    NewsTRG shareholders approve £506m Apollo deal

    TRG shareholders approve £506m Apollo deal

    The Restaurant Group shareholders have formally voted in favour of the company sale to US-based private equity company Apollo Global Management for £506m.  During a general meeting held yesterday (27 November), 93.5% of shareholders voted in favour of the cash acquisition of the group, which includes Wagamama and the pub…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    31 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 31/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 31/10/23

    Wheel Topco, which is considering a bid for The Restaurant Group, is working with Goldman Sachs on this potential deal. The move would be an attempt to disrupt TRG’s planned takeover by Apollo Global Management. The Pizza Express owner has reportedly been in discussions with TRG’s board about a potential…

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  • 31 October
    RestaurantsPizzaExpress hires Goldman Sachs amid proposal to acquire stake in TRG

    PizzaExpress hires Goldman Sachs amid proposal to acquire stake in TRG

    Pizza Express is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs over launching a potential bid to acquire a large stake in The Restaurant Group (TRG), according to Sky News. The news comes after Pizza Express owner is considering a surprise move to gatecrash a takeover of TRG, the London-listed company which owns…

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  • 26 October
    RestaurantsTRG confirms takeover counterbid from Pizza Express owner

    TRG confirms takeover counterbid from Pizza Express owner

    The Restaurant Group has confirmed this morning (26 October) that it has received a request from Wheel Topco, the owner of Pizza Express, to evaluate a possible takeover offer for the company.  However, TRG said that no written or verbal indicative proposal relating to a possible offer – including as…

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