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GAIL’s, Black Sheep Coffee amongst five new F&B arrivals at Lakeside

Dessert chain Chocofay will also open its first UK site in a 250 sq ft unit.

SpudBros Express signs Scotland expansion deal

The first site is scheduled to open in Edinburgh in July.

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta to open new site on Tottenham Court Road

The restaurant will seat 55 diners indoors, with 25 additional seats on a covered terrace.

Bunsik accelerates franchise growth with two new UK launches

This brings the chain's total UK sites to 12. 

Chopstix locks in 15-year deal for flagship Glasgow site

It is located at 203 Argyle Street, an area known as “Four Corners.” 

Black Sheep Coffee expands London growth with new Borough deals

Future openings are expected to focus on high-footfall areas.

Seattle’s Best Coffee opens campus café at University of Birmingham

The outlet is part of the company’s expansion into higher education settings.

Papa Johns expands in Northern Ireland with Belfast opening

To mark the launch, the store will sell any large pizza for £10 for a limited time.

HOP Vietnamese to open new Tottenham Court Road site

The 2,500 sq ft site will seat around 60 people.

Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal

The agreement spans 10 years, with rollout planned throughout the year.

Sushinoya lands in Cambridge

The first 100 customers will get a free sushi box on opening day.

Chaiiwala trials 24 hour drive-thru format

The restaurant aims to capture late-night snacking.

Chopstix expands smaller ‘express’ format concept

The new restaurant will open in Uddingston.

Fat Phill’s lands in Tooting as London expansion accelerates

The site sits in a well-established street food hub.

Black Sheep Coffee continues Scotland push with Glasgow opening

The outlet will open in the Buck’s Head Building on Argyle Street, with around 90 seats.