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The Gentlemen Baristas to open two shops in Central London
The chain has opened eight coffee houses since launching in 2014.
The Gentlemen Baristas to open two shops in Central London
The chain has opened eight coffee houses since launching in 2014.
Paddy & Scott’s opens shop in Durham
The new cafe looks to target office goers, students and hotel guests.
Camile Thai starts U.S. expansion drive with ghost kitchen deal
The first U.S. location will be in Chicago.
Wagamama launches new cook at home range
All profits in the first year will be donated to mental health charity partner YoungMinds.
Caffè Carluccio brews challenge to high street coffee brands with 500-store plan
The chain is looking to enter travel hubs, city centres and neighbourhood locations.
Pho to open Lincoln store this summer
This is the chain’s first restaurant opening since the pandemic started.
Island Poké launches first-ever kiosk at Camden Market
The chain has over ten outlets in the country so far.
Byron to open new restaurant after five years
The chain’s upcoming store will be in the London Designer Outlet in Wembley.
Nando’s reveals post-lockdown menu
The chain added more plant-based options for customers.
Rudy’s to make London debut this spring
It has other pizzerias in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham.
Five Guys to open first drive-thru site in Teesside
The chain has lodged plans to take over the former Chiquito's restaurant at Teesside Park.
Italian food hall chain Eataly to make UK debut
The group has grown to over 40 sites across 15 countries.
Paddy & Scott's opens cafe in Colchester's Northern Gateway Sports Park
Its managing director expects the location to be a landmark destination.
Neds Noodle Bar to launch at Milton Keynes shopping centre
The 1,450 sq ft restaurant will feature the brand’s signature open-plan kitchen.
Bewiched opens drive-thru site
The chain already secured another drive-thru location that will open next year in the Wellingborough area.
Choppaluna to open over 60 new sites
The salad-focused brand launched its first site in London's Bloomsbury late last year.
Rosa's Thai Café expecting to open up to six sites this year
It is also pursuing opportunities to grow its presence in the delivery-only space.
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