Wendy’s sees UK turnover rise by nearly 50%

Wendy’s sees UK turnover rise by nearly 50%

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Wendyâs saw a near 50% rise in turnover last year after doubling the size of its company-owned estate.

TGI Fridays sale to Breal Capital and Calveton confirmed

TGI Fridays sale to Breal Capital and Calveton confirmed

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TGI Fridaysâ UK franchise has been acquired by Breal Capital and Calveton in a deal that will save at least 51 of the American bar and restaurant brandâs sites.

Inception Group plots regional expansion as it toasts ‘record growth’

Inception Group plots regional expansion as it toasts ‘record growth’

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London-based immersive bar operator Inception Group is looking to expand beyond the capital with both regional and international growth on the cards.

Big Table owner acquires Amber Taverns

Big Table owner acquires Amber Taverns

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The owner of casual dining operator The Big Table Group has acquired the Amber Taverns pubco for an undisclosed sum.

Piccolino to open in Chichester

Piccolino to open in Chichester

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Piccolino will launch a restaurant in Chichester early next month taking its total number of Italian restaurants to 22.

Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice winners announced

Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice winners announced

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Suppliers and brands including Walter Rose & Son, Woods Foodservice, Reynolds, Nisbets and Zonal have been named as winners in Restaurantâs Readersâ Choice Awards 2024.

TGI Fridays rescue deal ‘being finalised’

TGI Fridays rescue deal ‘being finalised’

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A deal by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton to acquire TGI Fridaysâ UK franchise following the collapse of its parent company is âon the verge of being finalisedâ.

Catering firms could be owed millions as Mastercard and Visa face lawsuits over fees

Catering firms could be owed millions as Mastercard and Visa face lawsuits over fees

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Businesses could be compensated fot unlawful multilateral interchange fees.

Plant-based trends: more than a meat replacement

Plant-based trends: more than a meat replacement

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Vegan and vegetarian restaurants are moving away from replicating meat into a broader, taste-led offering

Permanently Unique to bring Fenix and Louis restaurants to London

Permanently Unique to bring Fenix and Louis restaurants to London

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Permanently Unique is planning to bring its Greek-Mediterranean inspired concept Fenix and Italian-American brand Louis to London next year following the success of both restaurants in Manchester.

Latest opening: Oriole

Latest opening: Oriole

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The team behind celebrated London cocktail bars Bar Swift and Nightjar has relaunched its Oriole concept as an all-singing, all-dancing permanent bar restaurant in Covent Garden.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

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The implementation of new tipping laws, Calum Franklin returning to London and rising losses at Richard Corrigan's restaurant group lead this week's top news stories.