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Delicious Pho opens first UK restaurant
Delicious Pho opens first UK restaurant
The chain seats 134 people and is available for both dine-in and takeaway.
TGI Fridays to open 87th UK restaurant in Chelmsford
It will bring 70 full time and part time jobs to the area.
Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
The chain said the reopening demonstrates their “confidence after the lockdowns and the need to meet demand for their iconic dishes.”
Off-premise sales boost DP Eurasia’s FY21 performance
Whilst there has been an increase in daily new COVID-19 cases since December, the company said it is subject to any material operational constraints.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Deliveroo reports 36% rise in Q4 gross transaction value
This is despite a difficult yearly comparison when new lockdown restrictions were coming into force.
Saint Espresso launches store at London’s Angel Central shopping centre
The chain boasts coffee that is sourced ethically and transparently from small producers across the world.
Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end
Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.
Choppaluna to open restaurant in Scotland’s Glasgow City Centre
The brand previously revealed it will open ten sites this year.
Pizza Pilgrims eyes first Brighton location
The company operates 18 restaurants in the UK.
Bill Granger to open fifth Granger & Co restaurant in London
This will be the fifth London site for the Australian chef.
Pret A Manger to increase pay this April
The company will invest over £9.2 million to raise hourly rates amidst sector-wide labour shortages.
LEON ramps up expansion goals, eyes 50 new sites this year
The move is expected to create 1,000 jobs and 4,000 over the next three years.
Island Poke starts year with two restaurant openings in London
It also has plans to grow in Edinburgh in the next few years.
Choppaluna to open ten restaurants this year
It will start with one in London’s High Holborn this quarter.
McDonald’s opens first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire’s Market Drayton
The branch features a drive-thru lane made from recycled tyres, wall art made from used coffee beans, and kerb stones made from recycled plastic...
Papa John’s inks partnership with Burnley Football Club
The move is part of the chain’s strategy in developing relationships with leisure venues.
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