All news articles for February 2021

Ocado to sell Hawksmoor steaks

Ocado to sell Hawksmoor steaks

By Joe Lutrario

Hawksmoor’s steaks will be available to buy from online supermarket Ocado and the steak restaurant group’s own website from next week.

Self-Self-serve kiosks QSR restaurants fast food

Hostech: case study

Kiosks: automatic for the people

By Restaurant

Self-Self-serve kiosks have become a regular sight in fast QSR operations as restaurant groups awaken to their benefits – and the Coronavirus pandemic has only served to expedite their uptake

Brad Stevens to launch Mamasan in Liverpool

Mamasan to launch in Liverpool

By Joe Lutrario

Brad Stevens has chosen Liverpool ONE for his second Mamasan restaurant following the success of South East Asian bar and brasserie concept’s Glasgow debut.

Branded restaurants casual dining see steep decline Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index

Branded restaurants see steep decline

By James McAllister

Branded restaurants experienced a 16.6% outlet decline in 2020, according to research from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index.

Marston’s rejects takeover bid from Platinum Equity

Marston’s rejects Platinum Equity bid

By James McAllister

Brewer and pubco Marston’s has rejected a takeover bid from Platinum Equity Advisors, stating that it 'very significantly undervalues' the business.

Chop’d acquired by Inc Retail

Chop’d acquired by Inc Retail

By Georgi Gyton

Food-to-go operator Chop’d has been acquired by London-based retail group Inc Retail, for an undisclosed sum, in a deal which includes all 13 of its sites.