Papa John's to close 50 underperforming UK restaurants

Papa John's to close 50 underperforming UK restaurants

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Papa John's will close approximately 50 underperforming company-owned UK restaurants in a bid to stem losses.

Toca Social expands to Birmingham

Toca Social expands to Birmingham

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Immersive football and dining concept Toca Social is heading to Birmingham for its second UK site.

Karen's Diner closes site after traces of drugs found on baby changing table

Karen's Diner closes site after traces of drugs found on baby changing table

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Karen’s Diner has terminated its contract with a franchisee and will close its Brighton restaurant after police found high drug readings in areas including a baby changing table.

Michelin-starred Stark to move from Kent to Essex

Michelin-starred Stark to move from Kent to Essex

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Michelin-starred restaurant Stark in Broadstairs in Kent will move to Mersea Island in Essex following a final service on 31 May.

Tourists would spend more if tax-free shopping is reintroduced, study finds

Tourists would spend more if tax-free shopping is reintroduced, study finds

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Four fifths (84%) of tourists have said the reintroduction of tax-free shopping would make them more likely to visit and spend money in Britain, research commissioned by the Association of International Retail has shown.

Andras House acquires Belfast's ETAP hotel for £7.35m

Andras House acquires Belfast's ETAP hotel for £7.35m

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Belfast’s largest hotel group Andras House has acquired the 146-bedroom ETAP hotel on the city’s Dublin Road for £7.35m.

Karen's Diner in Brighton to close after traces of drugs found

Karen's Diner in Brighton to close after traces of drugs found

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A restaurant known for its rude service and staff with attitude is closing in Brighton.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

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This week's top news stories include details on Roberta Hall McCarron's next venture, the announcement of the 2024 AA Rosette Awards, and the sad death of Dave Myers at 66.

The Lowdown: DineMe

The Lowdown: DineMe

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An app that connects people through a shared love of food has launched. Will daters have the appetite for it?

Emma Underwood: “Neighbourhood restaurants are where my heart is”

Emma Underwood: “Neighbourhood restaurants are where my heart is”

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The high-profile GM has left The Midland Grand Dining Room to oversee the reboot of venerable Holland Park restaurant Julieâs.

Bidfood launches Pub Kitchen Club guide

Bidfood launches Pub Kitchen Club guide

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Foodservice provider Bidfood has published its latest Pub Kitchen Club guide, which outlines how pubs can upgrade their menus to attract higher spend.

Michelin-starred Thanet restaurant Stark to relocate to Essex

Michelin-starred Thanet restaurant Stark to relocate to Essex

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Ben and Sophie Crittenden have announced that they are relocating their Michelin-starred Broadstairs restaurant to Mersea Island.