Hostmore, the parent company of TGI Fridays in the UK, has agreed to a proposed all-share acquisition of the American-themed casual dining brand for £177m.
Pret says no ‘current problems’ with its app or subscription
Pret A Manger has said it is not “aware of any current problems” with its app or Club Pret subscription service following reports the coffee and sandwich chain was being forced to refund members.
Des Gunewardena reveals details of upcoming Royal Exchange restaurant
Des Gunewardena has outlined further details of his Royal Exchange restaurant, which is due to launch as Engel and Jang this June.
Thousands back Petersham Nurseries in fight over evening dinner service
Thousands of people have backed a campaign calling for Petersham Nurseries in Richmond to be allowed to continue its evening dinner service.
Ottolenghi group’s Nopi appoints first female head chef
Elaine Goad has been named head chef of Nopi, an Ottolenghi group restaurant in London’s Soho, after eight years at the company.
Adam Bateman joins Pan Pacific London as executive chef
Adam Bateman has been appointed executive chef of Pan Pacific London.
‘Rudding Park is my spiritual home’: Peter Banks announces plans to retire
Rudding Park managing director Peter Banks is to retire from his executive role after 28 years leading the business
How popular plant-based fast-food restaurant Vegan Shack experienced 130% growth
Discover how Square assisted them with increasing sales by 45% and transactions by 56% in one year (2022-23).
Squatters plan to turn Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany into community cafe
Squatters have taken over Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany site near Regent’s Park in London.
Hotel insolvencies rose by 19%, survey reports
Hotel insolvencies in the UK increased by 19% over the past year as a result of rising costs, research has shown.