South East England

​Panda Yummy ready for rollout

21-Feb-2014 By John Harrington

Panda Yummy, the noodle restaurant concept, has lined up its first eight openings of 2014 as it looks to grow to c40 sites by the end of the year, founder Ian MacDonald has told our sister title M&C Report.

Giggling Squid proceeds with plan to become national chain

19-Aug-2013 By Mark Wingett

Giggling Squid, the fast-growing Thai restaurant chain, has secured a further two sites, including its first in the Midlands, a key part of its plans to have a national presence.

Thai restaurant raided by UK Border Agency after false accusation of illegal workers

14-Feb-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Giggling Squid in Crawley was raided last night by the UK Border Agency over what turned out to be false claims that the Thai restaurant has been employing illegal workers.

Bill’s Produce renews Horsham bid: Four more sites in pipeline

14-May-2012 By Emma Eversham

Bill’s Produce Store, the Richard Caring-backed restaurant, café and fresh produce business has renewed its bid to open a restaurant in Horsham Town Hall as part of major expansion plans this year. 

Brasserie Blanc moves into pubs

14-Jun-2010 By Mark Stretton

Brasserie Blanc, the French casual dining chain, is moving into the pub market. It has acquired the leases of two pubs formerly operated by Massive, the London managed pub group

Training Scheme Promotes Locally Sourced Food

03-Jan-2008 By Claire Miller

Tourism South East project set up to help restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars cash-in on the growing demand for locally-produced products.