Openings
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 contributions during the pandemic.”
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 contributions during the pandemic.”
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Horsham
The venue is also one of the first high street outlets to benefit from their updated branding.
Taco Bell’s Gloucester restaurant to open on April 28
This will be the brand’s 95th opening in the UK.
Sashimi concept, indie bakery to debut at The Yards in Covent Garden
The location looks to strengthen its position as a go-to food destination.
Giggling Squid to open first regional flagship in Wales
The Thai restaurant group currently operates 42 venues across the UK.
Baskin-Robbins franchisee opens 1,000th store
The ice cream brand is celebrating the milestone with a limited-time promotion through March.
Korean corn dog concept Bunsik to open second store
The Embankment site will debut ramyeon as part of the menu.
Butchies to open restaurant in Ealing
It will be giving away buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches to the first 100 customers through their doors as well as supporting Ealing Soup Kitchen with free meals.
Caffe Nero kickstarts post-COVID openings with two upcoming airport stores
An additional six new store openings are scheduled in the coming months, the group confirmed.
Slim Chickens to open restaurant in Covent Garden’s West End
The brand hopes to capitalise on the area’s “high” footfall.
Itsu, Gail’s opening outlets in Woking’s Victoria Place
The two brands were added to further diversify the offer in the town centre.
Papa John’s opens store in Leigh, Manchester
The chain now has over 500 stores across the UK.
Virtual fried chicken concept Sides to launch first bricks-and-mortar space
The brand starts its path to 200 locations.
Taco Bell opens 100th restaurant in Spain
The fast food giant says it is on track to operate more than 1,000 restaurants outside the United States.
‘Most Instagrammable’ Greggs opens in Birmingham Primark
The bakery giant and the retail company recently launched an exclusive fashion collection.
Gaucho to make Glasgow debut
This follows nationwide expansion from the brand.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Nottingham
The chain continues to seek multi-unit franchisees or those keen on opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
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