Saudi Arabia

Alcohol-free restaurant Coco chooses Saudi Arabia for first international site

28-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

London and Essex-based alcohol-free restaurant brand will open a site in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh towards the end of the year.

Chotto Matte heads to Saudi Arabia

15-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Kurt Zdesar’s NZR Group has made the first of what is hoped to be a series of international franchise deals after partnering with an as-yet unnamed company to open a Chotto Matte in Saudi Arabia.

Leon to launch Asian concept ahead of overseas expansion

12-Feb-2018 By Sophie Witts

Healthy fast food restaurant chain Leon is to launch an Asian dining concept as well as expand further across Europe and the Middle East this year.

"Until we meet again": Vineet Bhatia announces shock closure of his newly Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant

09-Oct-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Vineet Bhatia has announced the closure of his Chelsea flagship just a week after winning a Michelin star.

The Counter to bring LA burgers to the UK

08-May-2017 By Sophie Witts

US burger brand The Counter is the latest chain to cross the pond with plans to launch two UK sites.

Tortilla confirms plans for two more UK sites as 30th opens

18-Oct-2016 By Emma Eversham

Mexican fast-casual restaurant brand Tortilla has confirmed plans for another two stores in the UK as its 30th opens in London's Russell Square. 

Accor completes £1.9bn purchase of FRHI

12-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

AccorHotels has finalised its purchase of FRHI Hotels & Resorts - owner of the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands - for £1.9bn.

Record visits from Gulf countries boost UK tourism

10-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Britain's hospitality industry is benefiting from a boom in visits from affluent Middle Eastern countries, according to the latest data from VisitBritain.

Lend Lease adds Theobroma and Chimichanga to Touchwood's dining portfolio

03-Oct-2013 By Emma Eversham

Property group Lend Lease has signed two new businesses - Australian chocolate cafe Theobroma and Mexican restaurant Chimichanga - to its West Midlands-based shopping centre Touchwood.