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Wrap stars: how Tortilla won the burrito wars

Brandon Stephens and Richard Morris’ Californian-inspired brand Tortilla has come out on top in the burrito wars and looks to be eyeing a sale.

McDonald's staff strike over pay and working conditions

A number of McDonald’s workers are striking today (12 November), demanding higher wages and better contracts.

Thunderbird appoints new CEO

Thunderbird has appointed Paul Gilchrist as its new CEO, replacing Marcel Khan.

Chef Simon Rimmer closes The Viking pub

TV chef Simon Rimmer’s Merseyside pub The Viking has closed.

The Alchemist to make Scottish debut

All-day restaurant and cocktail bar group The Alchemist is to launch its first Scottish location within the Edinburgh St James development next year.

Bross Bagels opens fourth Edinburgh site

Edinburgh’s Bross Bagels has opened its fourth site in the city in two years.

Beyond meat: seven vegan burgers under the microscope

From the recent opening of Neil Rankin's Simplicity Burger to the rising popularity of jackfruit, plant-based patties are firmly on trend. We explore seven different approaches to serving vegan burgers.

Mark Jarvis’ Anglo launches Trade residency

Chef Mark Jarvis’ restaurant Anglo is today (11 November) launching a residency at hospitality member’s club Trade in London’s Soho.

Rick Stein names new Seafood Restaurant head chef

Pete Murt has been appointed head chef at Rick and Jill Stein’s flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall.

Barburrito sells two London restaurants

Mexican chain Barburrito has sold two London sites as it turns its attention to airport expansion.

Deliveroo launches click and collect service

Deliveroo has launched a click and collect feature allowing customers to avoid paying delivery fees.

Flash-grilled: Aarik Persaud

Canadian-born chef Aarik Persaud, who co-founded Hong Kong based restaurant group The Butcher’s Club, is head chef at modern Swiss-inspired restaurant Heritage in London’s Soho.

Pitt Cue to return under original co-founder

Famed London barbecue restaurant Pitt Cue Co. is to return after being bought back by one of its original founders.

Friday Five: the week's top news

We round up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Gabriel Gonzalez: "We're keen to regain Lima London's Michelin star"

Gabriel Gonzalez founded Peruvian fine-dining restaurant Lima London with his brother José-Luis in 2012. Now the pair have entered the fast-casual arena with Venezuelan concept Sabroso at Westfield London

Taka takes Providores and Tapa Room site

Japanese restaurant Taka has taken on the former Providores and Tapa Room site in London’s Marylebone.

Mercato Metropolitano opens first of three planned sites

Food market Mercato Metropolitano has opened the first of three new London sites planned for the next six months.

Latest opening: Legare

Two Barrafina and Trullo alumni have opened this casual pasta-focused restaurant near London's Tower Bridge.

Shortlist revealed for Restaurant's R200 Awards

Arcade Food Theatre, Emilia’s Crafted Pasta, Circolo Popolare, Nando’s, Bleecker Burger, Giggling Squid, Rockfish and Loungers are among the restaurant groups and new openings that have been shortlisted in this year’s R200 Awards.

Bababoom launches fundraise for 20-strong rollout plan

Kebab restaurant concept Bababoom is launching a fundraising drive to support its target of reaching 20 sites by FY 2024.

Why restaurants should revive the bar

How can the restaurant industry benefit from serving cocktails before and after food? In partnership with Gordon’s, Johnnie Walker and Baileys.

The Lowdown: New York's foie gras ban

New York’s City Council has voted to ban the sale of foie gras, and pressure is mounting on Britain to follow suit.

Two F&B operators set for Ram Quarter

A modern fine-dining restaurant is to open within the Ram Quarter development in Wandsworth Town, London.

Barrie brothers announce name of Liverpool restaurant

The brothers behind The Marram Grass in Anglesey have revealed their upcoming Liverpool restaurant will be called Lerpwl, the Welsh name for the city.

Opening of the month: The Betterment

Jason Atherton has returned to the square where he made his name a decade ago to oversee the food and drink at newly-opened The Biltmore London alongside chef Paul Walsh.

PizzaExpress owner injects £80m to pay down debts

PizzaExpress’ Chinese owner Hony Capital is reportedly going to inject £80m of cash into the business in order to help prop up its balance sheet.

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