Fast casual

Big Table Group to open two new Las Iguanas restaurants

The group, also the operator of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, extended its partnership with Center Parcs in 2021 with a new six-year deal.

Big Table Group to open two new Las Iguanas restaurants

The group, also the operator of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, extended its partnership with Center Parcs in 2021 with a new six-year deal.

Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex

The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area. 

Cosmo’s Oxford branch reopens after two years

During the weekend, Cosmo Oxford welcomed local workers and their families and friends to dine at the restaurant for free “to say thank you for their...

Eataly celebrates first anniversary with events, special offers

In just 12 months, over three million guests have visited the London hotspot.

Giggling Squid to open first regional flagship in Wales

The Thai restaurant group currently operates 42 venues across the UK.

Slim Chickens to open restaurant in Covent Garden’s West End

The brand hopes to capitalise on the area’s “high” footfall.

Gaucho to make Glasgow debut

This follows nationwide expansion from the brand.

Modern Indian delivery brand Jhakaas opens first site

The concept is the brainchild of Dayashankar Sharma, the executive chef behind fine-dining Indian restaurant Heritage Dulwich.

Yard Sale Pizza opens ninth pizza shop in Crofton Park

To celebrate the opening, the business will be offering one street within the shops’ delivery radius a chance to win pizza for the entire area.

Fast casual pizza concept Gallio to open first permanent site

The 3,000 square ft site in Canary Wharf, will accommodate up to 96 covers.

Greek street food chain The Athenian eyes Europe, UAE growth

It will have 18 sites including a handful of permanent restaurants in London and delivery kitchens across the UK by December.

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

Ten locations have already been earmarked as part of the immediate expansion plan.

PizzaLuxe to open venues at Peterborough and Cambridge motorway services

The new openings follow a £1.5 million investment from Edition Capital​​ last year.

A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada

If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.

Black Sheep Coffee gets backing from NBA’s Kristaps Porzingis, eyes rapid UK growth

The chain’s rollout of outlets will see them reach nearly 100 UK sites by the end of summer 2022.

Island Poké opens outlet in London’s Richmond

Two new outlets are also set to open in Clapham and Notting Hill in early 2022.