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Yori to open third London restaurant

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

London-based Korean barbecue brand Yori is to add a third restaurant location to its portfolio next month, opening on the former Jidori site in Covent Garden.

Anatolian-style restaurant to open in the City

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

An all-day Anatolian-style restaurant and bar concept is to open in Finsbury Avenue Square, in the City, early next year.

Prairie Fire to open first permanent restaurant

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Kansas City barbecue concept Prairie Fire is to launch its first bricks and mortar site in London’s White City early next month.

Puttshack set for US expansion

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Mini golf and restaurant concept Puttshack has secured its first US site in West Midtown Atlanta, with plans to launch there next year.

UKHospitality says industry can grow by 5.5% over three years in election manifesto

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality is calling on the next government to reform business rates, address the skills shortage, and guarantee the rights of EU citizens as part of its general election manifesto.

How I Got Here: Nick Deverell-Smith

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Former Soho House chef Nick Deverell-Smith owns The Churchill Arms pub in the Cotswolds.

Whitbread to open Bar + Block steakhouse in Newcastle

19-Nov-2019 By BigHospitality

Whitbread it to open one of its Bar + Block steakhouse concepts in Newcastle next month – the sixth opening under the casual dining brand this year.

Food hall to open in Durham

19-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

A food hall concept is to launch this Friday (22 November) at The Riverwalk redevelopment on the banks of the River Wear in Durham.

Ian Pengelley to oversee Birdies menu

19-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Former Gilgamesh chef Ian Pengelley is to oversee the menu for a competitive socialising concept set to launch at Battersea Power Station next week.

Losses for Top 100 UK restaurant groups increase to £93m

19-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

A combination of rising overheads, fewer alcohol sales, and a weaker pound has continued to impact the UK’s Top 100 restaurant groups according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.

Som Saa to crowdfund to open second Thai restaurant in the capital

19-Nov-2019 By Stefan Chomka

London-based Thai restaurant Som Saa is looking to open a second restaurant in the capital.

American dreamers: why the US brands keep coming

19-Nov-2019 By Stefan Chomka

A fresh wave of American concepts have crossed the pond in recent years, and more are on their way. Why is the UK so appealing to US brands, and do we still want them?

Jamie Oliver to launch new restaurant chain overseas

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver is to launch a new casual dining concept later this month, as he continues to expand his international restaurant arm.

Azzurri Group achieves like-for-like growth across portfolio

18-Nov-2019 By Georgi Gyton

Azzurri Group has reported a group sales increase of 7% for the year ended 30 June 2019, to £299.4m, with like-for-like sales growth seen across its four brands.

Jollibee eyes third UK location

18-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is understood to have lined up its third UK location in Leicester, which will become its “flagship branch in the Midlands”.