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itsu revenues up by 21.8% in 2015

itsu revenues up by 21.8% in 2015

The healthy Asian food chain reported the financial results in the 12 months to December 2015, according to figures to be released this week to Companies House. Now with 69 shops across the UK including recent openings in Leeds and Kingston, itsu grew revenues by 21.8% in 2015 compared to 20.8% in the previous year.

Five Guys to open two stores in Paris in 2016

The brand announced that it has recently opened the doors to a new restaurant in Paris, with another store following at the end of the year.

Huhtamaki launches new 'Eatwell' range of food containers

The company unveiled the new Eatwell containers which serve a multitude of winter warming takeaway choices – from homemade soups and oriental broths, to Latin American inspired mixed bean stews and chilli.

Three big brands prepare to launch at Springhill Shopping Park

Commercial property agent Lambert Smith Hampton announced that Sports Direct will open a brand new, two-storey superstore at Springhill Shopping Park this August.

10 insights into the changes in British eating and drinking out from the NPD Group

When we buy something to eat or drink away from home – a restaurant meal, a quick snack, or even a grab-and-go supermarket sandwich – our choices show how much British life is changing. Our traditional love of a hot cup of tea is distinctly lukewarm. We prefer burgers to fish-and-chips. At pubs we are now more likely to order a soft drink than alcohol. And our much-loved independent ‘ethnic’ restaurants are in decline while high street ‘casual dining’ brands are booming. Here are 10 insights into the out-of-home (OOH) British foodservice market using figures released today by global information company The NPD Group.

‘Pizza ATM’ opens for university students in the US

According to a story by The Financial Express, the first-ever 'Pizza ATM' in the country was installed at Xavier University in Ohio.

Absurd Bird to open second London site in Soho

The American South inspired chicken restaurant brand is opening a second site in Soho this August, located on Peter Street, opposite Berwick Street Market.

Tom’s Kitchen brings Sub Cult to Chelsea

From Wednesday 14th September, Tom’s Kitchen Chelsea will be teaming up with Anglo American street food chain Sub Cult to create a new gourmet sub menu, available for both lunch and dinner until Friday, 16th September.

How do you avoid Immigration issues with your employees?

Following the recent immigration issues raised by the Byron case, Craig Allen, from The Change Group has some advice to offer restaurants in the industry on how to avoid immigration issues when recruiting.

Camden Market announces new traders

From Friday 12 August, Camden Market’s West Yard will welcome 35 new traders, making up the daily street food line-up, plus three bars.

Grub Club pop-up 'Conflict Café' is back for its third year

Conflict Cafe will be returning in September, when it will be exploring the cuisines and conflicts of two more countries: Lebanon and Sri Lanka.

Healthy food starts competing with 'dude food', says research

Healthy food dishes are fighting ‘dude food’ such as burgers, burritos and barbecue foods for menu space as consumers’ appetite for dishes made with nutritious ingredients continues to grow.

Chilango serves up new Brazilian Chicken Burrito

The brand unveiled its Limited Edition Brazilian Chicken Burrito in time for the Olympics, during which the brand is also giving away prizes at any of its restaurants.

Jude's unveils new Brown Butter Pecan Ice Cream Burger

To celebrate National Burger Day (Thursday 25th August) and the August summer bank holiday, the Hampshire based ice cream brand created an ice cream burger.