Grab-and-go chain EAT has struck a franchise partnership with Compass Group that will see branded concessions launched in Debenhams and could extend to other sectors in future. The exclusive collaboration will be brought to life as part of a huge contract win for Compass Group UK & Ireland’s in-store business with the department store retailer,…
GBK finally gets green light for Yorkshire project it’s been craving
Gourmet Burger Kitchen has secured a site at Sheffield’s Meadowhall and admitted it has been seeking to open a restaurant at the venue for some time. The chain will open a new 2,500 sq ft restaurant on the upper level of the mall alongside leading brands like Giraffe, TGI Fridays and Carluccio’s. It will be…
The Real Greek and Project Pie to launch in Southampton
Mediterranean restaurant, The Real Greek, and US build-your-own pizza restaurant, Project Pie, have both joined the line-up of new restaurants at WestQuay Watermark, a £85m dining and leisure development in Southampton.The Real Greek’s 325 square metre restaurant on the scheme’s lower promenade will be the brand’s second site outside of London, while Project Pie’s 130…
Ali Group helps Westfield London demolish food waste by 80%
The implementation of an innovative food waste solution from Ali Group brand Rendisk has led to Westfield London reducing the volume of food waste it processes by as much as 80%. The West London shopping centre, which spans 150,000 square metres, is home to more than 60 restaurants and food outlets and while every provision…
Gateshead retail extension sparks restaurant build frenzy
Thaikhun and Barburrito have chosen the Gateshead Metrocentre as the location for their first ventures in the North East and are among nine high-profile restaurant names confirmed to be opening at the site, it was revealed today. Two final restaurants are close to being announced as the enlarged Qube area of the Intu-run development is…
