The Restaurant Group has provided its trading update for the 45 weeks to 9 November 2014 together with a commentary on the outlook for the remainder of the financial year (52 weeks to 28 December 2014), reporting like-for-like sales 3.0% ahead. Douglas Jack of Numis commented: “Although we are cautiously trimming 2014E forecasts, prospects for 2015E remain strong. RTN should … [Read more...]
Joe & The Juice plans global expansion
Coffee and juice bar Joe & The Juice has appointed retail and leisure specialist Harper Dennis Hobbs to advise on a global expansion programme. The brand was founded by Kaspar Basse in Copenhagen in 2002 and was bought by the Swedish private equity firm Valedo Partners a year ago. Their aim is to have 250 stores worldwide in three years’ time, including a first US outlet … [Read more...]
Tiger Bills to bite into Hammersmith
Shelley Sandzer has acted on behalf of the Wellington Pub Company in a deal that sees Tiger Bills, the Thai-themed bar and restaurant created by James Eyre of The Lifestyle Group, take a site in West London. Tiger Bills will be adding to its London portfolio at 133-135 King Street, Hammersmith, with a 3,925 sq ft restaurant. Tiger Bills serves a range of dishes from their … [Read more...]
Specialist operators head fastest-growing Ones to Watch brands
Fuel Juice Bars takes the top spot in Horizons’ latest survey of fastest-growing fledgling brands, having grown from eight units in 2011 to 24 this year. Fuel heads a league table of emerging foodservice brands in the latest Ones To Watch* survey, many of which occupy niche markets in less than typical locations. Other top performers are Dunkin’ Donuts, healthy quick service … [Read more...]
The Wild Game Co. arrives on Charlotte Street
This winter, The Wild Game Co. launches its first stand alone pop-up and dining concept on one of London’s foodie destinations: Charlotte Street. Diners can enjoy the finest wild venison and game, sourced directly from the Scottish Highlands, with an array of burgers and salads featured on the menu in a rustic setting. The Wild Game Co. are a young and dynamic team, who are … [Read more...]