Business

Gourmet Burger Kitchen's future in doubt amid falling sales

22-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

The future of the Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) chain looks uncertain amid an ongoing sales decline.

Founders buy Randall & Aubin Manchester out of administration

22-Aug-2018 By Finn Scott-Delany

Randall & Aubin founders Ed Baines and Jamie Poulton have bought the Manchester franchise of their restaurant brand out of administration to operate it themselves.

What’s in a name? James Cochran slams former employer for leasing out his name

20-Aug-2018 By Joe Lutrario

James Cochran has taken to Twitter to call out his former employer Rayuela for selling the rights to use his recipes and name.

Manchester's "first food waste catering business" to launch crowdfund

20-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Real Junk Food Manchester (RJFM) is to launch a crowdfunding drive to create what it claims is the city's first food waste catering business.

Browns founder revamps luxury portfolio with £8.5m funding

17-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Jeremy Mogford, the founder of the Browns restaurant chain, has revamped his entire Oxford hospitality portfolio after securing £8.5m funding from Santander.

Vegetarian group 1847 sells two restaurants

17-Aug-2018 By Finn Scott-Delany

Damien Davenport, the founder of the 1847 vegetarian restaurant concept, has sold his Bristol and Birmingham sites.

Vagabond secures £3.5m funding to expand

16-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Vagabond, the self-serve wine bar group, has secured £3.5m funding from investor Imbiba to expand.

Gaucho could do another diffusion brand despite Cau's failings, says CEO

10-Aug-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Steakhouse brand Gaucho would consider launching another diffusion brand despite the woes of its sister brand Cau, which closed its UK restaurants last month, according to its CEO Oliver Meakin.

Gaucho CEO: "It is very much business at usual"

09-Aug-2018 By Stefan Chomka

In an exclusive interview, Gaucho CEO Oliver Meakin discusses the current position of Gaucho, the closure of Cau and what the future holds for the steakhouse group.

Daisy Green crowdfunds £2m to expand

09-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Antipodean restaurant group Daisy Green has crowdfunded over £2m to open new sites in central London and beyond.

Business profile

Temper turns two: What's next for the restaurant group?

09-Aug-2018 By Stefan Chomka

With Temper, Neil Rankin and Sam Lee have created a diverse and distinct restaurant group, but one not without its challenges.

Belmond hotel and restaurant group considers sale

09-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

The owner of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxford has announced it is exploring a possible sale of its entire company.

Prescott and Conran owed £14m when it collapsed

09-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant group collapsed owing £14m to creditors, documents show.

Gaucho sale: Luke Johnson linked to steakhouse bid

08-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson is the latest name to be linked to the bidding process for the Gaucho restaurant chain.

Farmstand secures £2.3m funding to expand

07-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Healthy fast casual restaurant Farmstand is planning to expand across London after securing a £2.3m investment.