Ronaq, one of Edinburgh’s leading Indian restaurants, is serving up a New Year treat for customers with 50% off its entire menu for the month of January. Having introduced the offer last year, bosses have been inundated with enquiries from diners keen to know if there were plans to run something similar to kick […]
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PizzaExpress reported a total comprehensive loss of £5.3m for the 52 weeks ended 29 December 2024, compared with a profit of £1.94m in the previous period. The loss included an £11.18m impairment charge on intercompany receivables, up from £4.47m the year before. At year-end, the company was in a net liability position of £74.53m
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Cocktail bar operator Simmons was acquired by its founder Nick Campbell for £6,051,660 in pre-pack administration, an administrators’ report has revealed. It was revealed last month that Simmons had been working with Kroll Advisory on its options and completed a strategic restructuring process, supported by existing backer Lonsdale Capital Partners – designed to streamline its
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JKS Restaurants has sold its stake in Bao London to The Lo & Behold Group (TLBG), a Singaporean hospitality group. TLBG has acquired JKS’ position in the company and will support Bao in its next phase of growth. Founded by Shing Tat Chung, Erchen Chang, and Wai Ting Chung, Bao began as a street
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Private equity firm True is in advanced negotiations to acquire a significant stake in German Doner Kebab (GDK), the fast-growing franchise-backed restaurant chain, at what sources describe as a “stellar valuation”. GDK, currently owned by Hero Brands, is preparing to open its 150th UK outlet next month as part of an ambitious expansion strategy.
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As National Insurance contributions (NIC) and minimum wage increases come into effect this month (April), one trade body has calculated that UK hospitality businesses are staring down the barrel of an annual cost upturn of £3.4 billion (US$4.4bn). According to UKHospitality, British on-trade businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn (US$2.46bn) in wage costs, £1bn
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Global chicken brand, Chicking has been shortlist for the British Business Awards 2025, in association with NatWest, in the category of Retail Business of the Year. Chicking has been shortlisted in this category alongside Seasalt Cornwall, Moto, Champo, Six Stories and Stephens Bakery. They will look to take home this accolade when these prestigious awards
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Brgr Lab, the innovative and fast-growing burger brand, has officially expanded into Qatar, signing a multi-unit franchise agreement as part of its international growth strategy. This milestone marks a significant step in the brand’s ambition to establish a strong presence in the Middle East. Brgr Lab founder, Hassan Patel, expressed his enthusiasm about the
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Global brand Chicking has set its sights on Scotland as part of its expansion into the UK. This comes after the Hamilton-based FoodFixx Ltd was granted the Scottish master franchise. Asaad Tariq, Director of FoodFixx Ltd, identified a major gap in the Scottish food market for a brand specializing in high-quality, fully halal chicken.
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Sip & Bark, the popular dog-friendly café in Stockbridge has revealed details of its highly anticipated Supper Club, which is now open for bookings. Starting on the 19th of October, this new evening dining experience will run every Saturday where they are serving up a delicious pup-friendly menu alongside their human offering, so everyone
