LEON’s ambition to become the world’s best place to work received a big boost this week as Tamara Griffin joined LEON as Director of People. LEON Co-Founder and CEO John Vincent said, “When companies grow fast, culture can suffer. One of the things we think about in the shower is how to improve how we live at Leon as we grow. We knew we needed someone world-class to help us do … [Read more...]
Chi Kitchen in exclusive partnership with Debenhams
Chi Kitchen has announced a significant partnership with Debenhams, one of the UK’s largest department stores. The partnership will see the launch of a new and exciting Pan-Asian restaurant and Champagne bar. The launch of the new brand continues owner Eddie Lim’s partnership strategy to pair with premium fashion and beauty retailers. The menu has been designed by Group … [Read more...]
Record number of international F&B operators to open in London in 2015
According to Savills research 18 new international food & beverage operators have opened sites in London since 2013. The international real estate advisor reports that, since the beginning of this year, nine new entrants have opened and there are another four in the pipeline, making 2015 a record year. Examples of openings this year include Pot Belly and NY Fold. Savills … [Read more...]
Joes Kitchen plans national roll out
Savills has been appointed by The Restaurant Group PLC to advise on new acquisitions across the UK for the development of its Joes Kitchen brand. An all day casual dining concept, Joes Kitchen is focusing on expanding in prime high street locations, as well as shopping centres and major mixed use schemes. The brand is targeting national cities including London, Edinburgh, … [Read more...]
£100m race for Yo! Sushi
CityA.M. reports that the competition to buy Yo! Sushi is heating up, with new buyout firm Mayfair Equity Partners emerging as the leader to buy the restaurant chain, in a deal of around £100m. Mayfair Equity Partners was founded earlier this year and is led by Daniel Sasaki, who previously led Lloyds Banking Group’s LDC and oversaw such deals as the acquisition and float of … [Read more...]