Texan sandwich chain Which Wich Superior Sandwiches will open its second London location on Fleet Street in June.

The brand initially launched in St Giles Place in the West End before the pandemic, offering a customisable menu of hot toasted sandwiches.

The brand has stated that it hopes its latest opening will 'serve as a prototype for future franchise locations across the country.'

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Fried chicken and cocktail concept Chick’n’Sours has received support from Deliveroo and Sessions to expand its delivery service into new locations.

The delivery and franchising platforms have partnered to identify up-and-coming brands and help them scale and grow.

They aim to assist operators in identifying untapped market opportunities and launching new delivery-only sites.

Founded a decade ago.

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Richard Banks has stepped down as chairman of Rick Stein Restaurants after serving in the role for nearly four years.

The group stated that Banks, the former chief executive of UK Asset Resolution, has stepped down from the position he has held since 2021 due to personal reasons.

He has been succeeded by Mark Hixon, who has been promoted from his position as non-executive director at Rick Stein Restaurants.

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A multi-billion-pound Universal theme park in Bedford has been approved and is set to open its doors to visitors in 2031.

Universal has announced that the theme park will be the UK’s largest attraction, drawing an estimated 8.5 million visitors in its opening year.

The park is projected to contribute around £50 billion to the UK economy by 2055.

The park, set to be the first Universal-branded theme park and resort in Europe.

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Popeyes, the popular fried chicken quick-service restaurant, has partnered with travel catering company SSP Group to launch a series of new locations across UK transport hubs.

The rollout will kick off this summer with the launch of the American fast-food brand’s first location at Birmingham Airport.

The airport location will serve Popeyes’ full-day menu for both dine-in and takeaway, along with the brand’s newly introduced breakfast offerings.

Menu highlights include the signature Popeyes Chicken Sandwich.

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The Good Eating Company has officially opened its new restaurant, The Orangery, on London’s Tottenham Court Road. Boasting the largest on-site hydroponic farm in London, The Orangery is built around hyper-local produce, a modern British menu and farm-to-table practices, offering an innovative dining experience.

Through its partnership with Square Mile Farms and a commitment to hyper-local produce, the Orangery has been designed to bring environmentally conscious practices to the forefront of London’s food scene, delivering a dining journey that champions British heritage, modern flavours, and hydroponic farming technology.

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Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and its London event venue, RCP London Events, for a further three years, in a deal worth £10million.

The dedicated Company of Cooks team will continue to exclusively manage and deliver the full suite of catering and hospitality services at RCP’s iconic Grade I listed building in London’s Regent’s Park. This includes the bespoke catering and event solutions, front-of-house management, professional reception services and efficient porterage that ensure an exceptional experience for all RCP members, guests and event attendees.

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This Summer, Actiph Water - Europe's leading alkaline ionised water brand - is launching its biggest-ever giveaway to inspire movement and adventure across the UK.

In partnership with TLC Worldwide, the “Find Your Sport” campaign will giveaway over one million free sports passes, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to discover new activities and stay active.

Anyone who purchases qualifying Actiph Water products, can claim a free sports pass worth up to £15. With a simple and easy redemption process customers can unlock access to a variety of activities and sports across the UK.

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- squeezeit, one of the UK’s fastest-growing kids’ drinks brands, is launching its newest flavour—Blue Raspberry—this March, to capitalise on the nation’s love for nostalgic, sweet-shop-inspired beverages. This latest addition to the squeezeit range delivers a tangy-sweet punch in a bold, bright blue packaging.

squeezeit has experienced double-digit growth in the market over the past two years, demonstrating the success of its fun-first, playful approach in capturing the attention of Gen Alpha, families and nostalgic adults alike. Building on the success of its Bubblegum flavour, which became one of the brands' bestsellers after first hitting shelves in 2023.

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Pimentae, the trailblazing, award-winning tequila brand known for its premium, bar-quality cocktails, is bringing the spice to the dining scene with an exciting new partnership. To celebrate the launch of Pasta Evangelists’ bold new Spicy Jalapeño Pesto, customers dining in at select Pasta Evangelists restaurants will receive a complimentary Pimentae Spicy Margarita, the ultimate pairing for this fiery new dish.

With a reputation for innovation, Pimentae has redefined the tequila cocktail experience, making it more accessible to a growing audience of agave lovers. Its award-winning range includes the signature Spicy Margarita.

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The Wyboston Lakes Resort team has come back from Texas with the highly prestigious International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Americas Innovation Award while chef Lena Cybulska was a very close runner-up in the Global Copper Skillet competition.

The Resort beat strong international competition to win the award which recognises the successful implementation of new ideas and practices.

Operations Director Simon McMahon was presented with the trophy at the IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange Conference at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Centre.

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Hilton, Whitbread, Greene King, Dorchester Collection and Vacherin were among the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 winners, crowned at Wembley Stadium yesterday. The star-studded event, delivered in partnership with Delaware North, honoured the sector's most innovative and dedicated professionals, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the field.

Hosted by the charismatic sports broadcaster Geoff Shreeves, the awards ceremony was a night to remember, featuring a surprise performance by M People's Heather Small that brought the house down. Guests were treated to welcome drinks in the Lioness Bar.

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Morrisons is offering free bowls of Kellogg’s cereal and fruit in all its cafés during the Easter holidays to support families facing the challenges of the cost of living.

The supermarket chain has partnered with Kellogg’s to relaunch its popular “Kellogg’s Breakfast” initiative, now available in all 396 Morrisons cafés across the UK until Sunday, April 27.

Any customer can request a “Kellogg’s Breakfast” at the café counter to receive a free bowl of cereal, including favourites like Corn Flakes.

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Arla Foods and DMK Group is to merge in a deal that will establish Europe’s largest dairy co-operative.

Subject to board and regulatory approval, the deal would create a €19bn co-operative sourcing milk from more than 12,000 farmers across Europe.

Germany’s largest dairy co-op, DMK (Deutsches Milchkontor), generated €5.1bn in revenue last year. Based in Lower Saxony, its brand portfolio spans milk, cheese, baby formula, and desserts, including Oldenburger, Milram, Uniekaas, Humana, and Osterland.

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Thomas Kochs has been named Managing Director of Claridge’s, the hotel in London’s Mayfair.

Kochs has served as Managing Director at Corinthia London since 2017 and was previously in the same role at Hotel Café Royal.

He returns to the hotel after previously serving as its General Manager from 2009 to 2015.

He has also held positions at The Berkeley and The Connaught—both part of Claridge’s luxury parent company.

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Quick-service sushi roll brand SushiDog is set to open its tenth London location by the end of the month, marking a milestone in its continued expansion across the capital.

Nick Goldstein, co-founder of SushiDog, announced on LinkedIn (7 April) that the brand has reached a milestone with the opening of its tenth and largest site to date, located in London’s Fitzrovia. He described it as “a particularly special day” as the business celebrates hitting double digits in store count.

He added that he and his co-founder Greg Ilsen “have come a long way from packing a van back in 2018 and driving all our kit to Westfield to open Site 1”.

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Next month, NoMad London will open New York-inspired Twenty 8 NoMad restaurant, taking over the old Atrium site.

In the heart of Covent Garden’s Bow Street, the restaurant at NoMad London’s 91-bedroom hotel will be led by culinary director Bryce Shuman.

Dishes will range from grilled flatbreads crafted from a Little Italy recipe and crudités inspired by early morning visits to Union Square Greenmarket, to a truffle- and foie gras–laden chicken dish first served at the brand’s New York outpost.

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Yard Sale Pizza has received backing from investment firm Piper to accelerate its expansion across the UK.

The brand aims to grow to 40 sites within five years, having identified up to 500 potential locations across the UK.

Founded in 2013 by Johnnie Tate and Nick Buckland, Yard Sale Pizza now operates 14 sites across London and recorded a turnover of £13m for the year ending April 2025.

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Sodexo UK & Ireland has been awarded the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, becoming the first organisation to achieve this highest level of recognition.

This milestone reflects Sodexo's long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves and operates in, with each of its 30,000 colleagues supporting the delivery of its varied services and taking collective responsibility for driving positive change every day.

The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group was founded in 2022 by PeoplePlus.

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Boss Pizza aims to launch over one UK location per month for the next 18 months, with plans to expand to more than 70 venues within the next three years.

The chain is actively seeking franchise partners as it aims to shake up the market with its large, budget-friendly takeaway pizzas.

The company has announced plans to open 20 new locations over the next 18 months, followed by an additional 50 sites within three years.

Boss Pizza currently operates three branches—in Hamilton.

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