QSR & Street Food

Neat Burger ramps up expansion following $70m growth valuation

19-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Lewis Hamilton-backed vegan fast-food group Neat Burger is ramping up its expansion in the capital following the completion of a funding round that valued the company at $70m.

Latest opening: Fatt Pundit Covent Garden

18-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit has doubled up with a site in London's Covent Garden that's billed as 'an evolution' of the group's Soho original.

CrepeAffaire looks to open up to 50 new franchised sites

12-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

CrepeAffaire is planning to open up to 50 new franchised sites in the UK and overseas under its core brand and its more recently launched Crepe & Roll.

Popeyes, Big Table Group, Dishoom and Pizza Pilgrims join Restaurant Conference line-up

12-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Popeyes UK’s chief development officer Tom Byng, Big Table Group’s property director Matthew Ainger, and Itsu’s property director will discuss the opportunity for well-capitalised businesses looking to grow post-pandemic, at MCA’s Restaurant Conference...

Neat Burger to open fifth London restaurant

11-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Lewis Hamilton-backed plant-based restaurant group Neat Burger will open its fifth site this week.

Rocket power: Burger King launches premium burger range

08-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Burger King has decided that rocket is what has so far been missing from the premium burger category, and has thus addressed this with its new range of premium burgers.

Top fast food brands set to see strong turnover growth

08-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Five Guys, Tortilla, German Doner Kebab and Coco di Mama are all set to fully recover and exceed their 2019 turnover values this year, the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index shows.

US burger giant Carl’s Jr. states intention to enter the UK market

07-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Popular US burger restaurant chain Carl’s Jr. is looking to enter the UK for the first time with plans to open restaurants in the capital and beyond.

Kebab king: Brad Carter looks to roll out One Star Döner Bar

06-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Carter’s of Moseley chef Brad Carter has helped open the first of what’s hoped to be a string of locations for his franchise spin-off brand One Star Döner Bar.

McDonald's UK aims for net zero emissions by 2040

05-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

McDonald's UK and Ireland (UK&I) has launched a new sustainability strategy with the aim of achieving net zero emissions across its entire business and value chain by 2040.

Pizza Hut Delivery to open 40 new venues with Nine Group

04-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Pizza Hut Delivery has entered into a partnership with Nine Group to open 40 locations across the UK.

Operators reminded: Natasha’s Law comes into force next month

30-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

UKHospitality is urging all in the industry to ensure they are fully aware of and compliant with landmark legislation on allergen labelling for pre-packaged foods, which comes into force later this week.

Thai Express to launch Kitchen concept in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

28-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Casual quick-service Thai restaurant group Thai Express is launching a kitchen concept in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter.

German bratwurst brand Extrawurst to make UK debut

28-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

German bratwurst fast-food brand Extrawurst is making its entry into the UK this year with restaurants in Birmingham and Nottingham.

US fried chicken chain Popeyes chooses Westfield Stratford for UK debut

24-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

US fried chicken brand Popeyes will kick off its play in the UK market with the opening of its first site on these shores in London’s Westfield Stratford.

Tortilla announces plans to float and open 45 new sites

24-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Tortilla has announced its intention to float on AIM as it looks to open around 45 new sites in the next five year.

Chopstix Group secures £190,000 in Government tax benefits

17-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Noodle bar operator Chopstix Group has secured £190,000 in Government tax benefits after fine-tuning its recipes and improving kitchen processes.

Benugo launches incubation scheme for small hospitality operators

17-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Benugo is launching a new incubation scheme aimed at 'supporting the growth and development' of small hospitality operators.

Creams to hit 100 sites as it announces trio of new openings

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Dessert parlour brand Creams has confirmed a trio of new openings in the capital, which will push its UK estate to 100 sites in total by the middle of November.

Two former Roti King employees to open Tamila this month

14-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

A new restaurant led by two former Roti King employees is opening in Hackney Wick later this month.

The Orange Buffalo to open first franchise site as it pushes ahead with expansion plans

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo will launch its first restaurant under franchise later in the autumn at the Riverside Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Three Uncles heads to Camden

13-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Cantonese roast meat specialist Three Uncles has chosen Camden’s Hawley Wharf for its second location in the capital.

Mowgli to open in Brighton next spring

09-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Nisha Katona has confirmed that she will open Mowgli's first Brighton outpost next spring, having secured a site in The Lanes.

Boxpark secures investment to accelerate growth

08-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Boxpark is set to accelerate its expansion plans after securing new investment.

Supa Ya Ramen finally set to open first permanent restaurant next month

26-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Ramen supper club Supa Ya Ramen will finally open its first permanent restaurant next week on Kingsland Road in Dalston.

Linda Lee repositions On The Bab to 'focus more on residential areas'

26-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Restaurateur Linda Lee is carrying out a repositioning of her London-based Korean street food brand On The Bab to focus more on residential areas.

Fin and Flounder fishmonger to launch Bar Flounder seafood shack

25-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Prominent London fishmonger Fin and Flounder is to launch its own seafood shack at Netil Market in London Fields next month.

Tim Hortons lines up trio of drive thru locations

24-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons is continuing to grow its UK presence at pace having secured sites for three more drive thru locations in retail and leisure parks.

Tigre Tacos secures permanent home in Stoke Newington

19-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Street food brand Tigre Tacos has secured its first permanent restaurant space in the capital, opening above mezcal bar Doña on Stoke Newington High Street next month.

Latest opening: Korean Dinner Party

13-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The Señor Ceviche team has joined forces with TĀTĀ Eatery's Ana Gonçalves and Zijun Meng and drinks expert Cyan Wong to bring a slice of LA's Koreatown to London's Soho.

Sugo and Guasa among operators to feature at Greenwich's Design District Canteen

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Italian street food brand Sugo and Venezuelan arepa masters Guasa are among the six independent operators to launch at Greenwich Peninsula’s Design District Canteen when it opens next month.

Neat Burger heads to Finsbury Park ahead of wider London rollout

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Neat Burger, the plant-based brand that counts Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton among its chief backers, is to open its fourth London restaurant in Finsbury Park next week.

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Using its noodle: how Bone Daddies has survived and thrived

09-Aug-2021 By QSR Automations

Bone Daddies head of operations Steve Hill kicks off a series of videos that will examine a restaurant brand's vision, values and culture, its journey through COVID-19 as well as its future strategy and growth plans.

Mowgli to make London debut in October

05-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Nisha Katona has confirmed she is bringing Mowgli to the capital, launching on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia in October.

Fatt Pundit heads to Covent Garden for second London site

04-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit is to launch its second London location later this month in Covent Garden.

Koya duo to launch Koya Ko on Hackney’s Broadway Market

03-Aug-2021 By Joe Lutrario

John Devitt and Shuko Oda will soon open their first Koya site in East London after taking a spot in Hackney’s Broadway Market.

Market Halls launches £1m crowdfund campaign

21-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Market Halls is to launch a £1m crowdfund campaign through Seedrs early next month.

Jollibee arrives in Cardiff for first location in Wales

20-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is to open its first UK location outside of England later this week in the Welsh capital of Cardiff.

DF Tacos and Poké the Bear to open venues in Market Halls

20-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Taco brand DF Tacos and poke brand Poké the Bear are among new traders to open in Market Halls when the food hall company recommences trading later this month.

Honi Poke continues expansion drive with new venues planned

14-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Honi Poke will open sites in Victoria, Southbank and St Pauls over the next five months, joining its soon-to-open restaurant in Broadgate.

Mowgli mulls London opening

12-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Indian street food group Mowgli is considering a move to the capital before the end of the year.

The Athenian to launch new delivery kitchens as it begins to rebuild estate

07-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Greek street food player The Athenian is set to launch three new delivery kitchens across London, as it begins to rebuild its estate following the departure of co-founder Neo Christodoulou.

Healthy fast food chain Friska sold

06-Jul-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The majority of Bristol-founded healthy fast food chain Friska has been sold by administrations Mazars LLP to a third party, with founders Ed Brown and Griff Holland taking two of the groups sites to operate under a different brand.

Ready Burger smashes crowdfund target as it prepares for 'rapid expansion'

24-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Fledgling vegan fast food brand Ready Burger has smashed its £1.5m crowdfunding target within hours of launching the fundraiser.

Jay Morjaria to open Mamma Pastrama in central London

23-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

A restaurant promising to bring a modern take on the pastrami sandwich will open in London this summer.

Chef Jimmy Lee to take Salt & Chilli Oriental to Edinburgh

23-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Jimmy Lee is taking his Hong Kong street food concept Salt & Chilli Oriental to Edinburgh's St James Quarter, launching within Bonnie & Wild's Scottish Marketplace next month.

Nobu Hotel London executive chef Michael Paul launches plant-based concept KOJO

22-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square's executive chef Michael Paul has launched a plant-based concept that is set to grow to at least three sites before the end of the year.

UKHospitality asks Government to delay mandatory calorie labelling

21-Jun-2021 By Joe Lutrario

UKHospitality is calling on the Government to delay its plans for mandatory calorie labelling on menus, stating that the additional cost could derail hospitality’s recovery from the pandemic.

McJobs aplenty: McDonald’s looks to fill 20,000 vacancies

21-Jun-2021 By Joe Lutrario

McDonald’s says it is 'looking to fill 20,000 roles' across the UK and Ireland this year as it announces plans to open up to 50 new restaurants.

Bodega Rita’s finds new home in Clerkenwell

16-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Global deli and sandwich store Bodega Rita's has found a new London home on Cowcross Street in Clerkenwell and is set to launch later this month.