Diner

Dirty Bones teams with Hero Brands to accelerate growth

04-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Casual dining restaurant group Dirty Bones is partnering with Hero Brands to accelerate future growth across the UK.

Mollie's Motel & Diner plans to open 100 sites over the next decade

08-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Affordable hotel and diner brand Mollie’s Motel & Diner has announced plans to expand to around 100 sites over the next 10 years following its successful launch two years ago.

Dirty Bones to return to Carnaby next month

22-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

New York-inspired restaurant group Dirty Bones is making a permanent return to Carnaby’s Kingly Court with the opening of a new restaurant next month.

Oowee Vegan opens first London site

11-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Bristol-based restaurant group Oowee has opened its first permanent London location in Dalston.

Mourad Mazouz to bring Mo Diner to Mayfair next month

27-Jun-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Sketch London and Momo founder Mourad Mazouz is to open a colourful Mediterranean take on the classic American diner in Mayfair next month.

Scott Hallsworth launches crowdfund to open a permanent Freak Scene restaurant

13-Dec-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Scott Hallsworth has launched a crowdfunding campaign to take his Japanese concept Freak Scene from a pop-up to a permanent London site.

American diner trend continues: Zaks announces first franchise

22-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Blue Sky Leisure’s Norfolk-based American diner chain Zaks is opening a fourth restaurant in the south west of the county under its first franchise partnership.

The Diner acquires Old Spitalfields Market site for seventh restaurant

11-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Southern-inspired American restaurant group The Diner has acquired a site in Old Spitalfields Market for a seventh restaurant which is set to open this August. 

Ed's Easy Diner on track for 10 new restaurants in 2013

07-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

American-themed restaurant chain Ed's Easy Diner has announced it is on track to meet its target of opening 10 new sites this year as the company reveals strong growth in total sales and profits.

Business Profile: Ed's Easy Diner

11-Dec-2012 By Joe Lutrario

Now 25 years old, Ed’s Easy Diner has never looked better, with strong like-for-likes and a shopping centre-focused expansion plan that is set to take it into the big league.

Restaurant no-shows: are booking websites to blame?

17-Apr-2012 By Luke Nicholls

A number of high-end restaurateurs and industry experts have condemned the use of online reservation systems, claiming booking websites are contributing to the growing number of people booking tables and not showing up. 

Michelin starred restaurant The Ledbury attacked by London rioters

09-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Kitchen staff armed with rolling pins were forced to protect diners against rioters at two Michelin-starred restaurant The Ledbury last night, after looters threatened them with rocks and knives to hand over valuables.

Richoux Group plans rollout after raising £2m

05-Oct-2010 By Martyn Leek

Richoux Group, the casual restaurant operator, this morning revealed it has raised £2m via a share placing in order to fund expansion

The Diner - providing a whole dining experience

25-Sep-2006 By Restaurant

The spiel? ;An authentic American diner (so far, one in Soho, one in Shoreditch) with milkshakes, cocktails and beer. We are here for more than just a burger: it's a whole dining experience,; says Co-owner Andreas Akerlund. Which means? ...