Organisation: Wagamama

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<p>The UK-based Restaurant Group, operator of Asian food chain Wagamama, projected food and drink inflation to reach 9% to 10% this year, compared with a 5% estimate given in March.</p>

economy

Wagamama and Upper Crust restaurant firms warn of worsening inflation

Market researcher Kantar also reported UK grocery price inflation of 7%, its highest level since May 2009

<p>Restaurant Group said sales at its Wagamama chains grew at a slower pace in December due to restrictions related to the Omicron variant, but that the group overall outperformed the broader market.</p>

companies

Wagamama owner says it outperformed market

business

Restaurants chains are ‘hurting’ due to Covid-19, warns Deliveroo boss

business

Online meal delivery firms knocked off course by coronavirus crisis

business

Business movers: Michael Healy appointed GM of Deliveroo in Ireland

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Wagamama Irish restaurants part of €400m sale

A €400m purchase of the Wagamama chain by British firm Restaurant Group will have no impact on the Irish franchise owned by Paddy McKillen Jr’s Press Up Entertainment Group.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2018

The sweet smell of success for vegans

You know something is starting to bite when it rattles the right-wing media. 

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

UK deepens probe into Tesco plans to buy Booker

The UK’s competition regulator has referred Tesco’s proposed £3.7bn (€4.17bn) takeover of wholesaler Booker for a detailed investigation, granting a request from the companies to “fast track” the process.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Glanbia and Tesco put focus on big food deals

Two separate deals yesterday sparked foods shares into life, as Glanbia eyed a big cheese expansion in the US, while Tesco unexpectedly unveiled a €4.3bn purchase of restaurants supplier Booker.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Hotel group Orsen Ltd’s profits boosted

Dublin’s booming night scene helped boost profits at Paddy McKillen Jnr’s hotels, restaurant and pubs group.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Paddy McKillen’s Irish restaurant, pub and nightclub entertainment group posts 44% profits rise

Operating profits at Paddy McKillen’s Irish restaurant, pub and nightclub entertainment group last year rose 44% to €2.8m.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

McKillen’s entertainment group’s earnings rise 28%

Earnings at Paddy McKillen’s Irish restaurant, pub and nightclub entertainment group last year increased by 28% to €2m.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2014

Bono’s hotel stays in profit

U2’s four-star boutique hotel, the Clarence, has had “a great year” in 2014 after recording the fourth successive year of profits last year.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

Dublin: Nando’s

Nando’s,

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Wagamama sold for €244m

Noodle chain Wagamama is to step up its restaurant opening programme after being snapped up by a private equity firm in a £215m (€244m) deal today.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2011

Wagamama for sale

Japanese-style noodle chain Wagamama is being put up for sale by its private equity owners, it was reported today.

Sun, 01 Aug, 2010

50 jobs announced for Blanchardstown

Fifty jobs are on the way to Blanchardstown in west Dublin, it was announced today.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2010

US snack firm buys UK's Kettle Foods

The maker of upmarket Kettle Chips has been sold to a US snack firm after an auction valuing the business at more than £400m (€448m).

Fri, 26 Feb, 2010

Gaucho to bring Argentinian steaks to Ireland

ARGENTINIAN steakhouse Gaucho Grill, popular with many of Britain’s top footballers, has identified Ireland as a target for its expansion plans.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2007

Noodle chain may be listed

JAPANESE-STYLE noodle restaurant chain Wagamama was being linked to a possible £200m (€286m) stockmarket listing. The company, which has been owned by private equity firm Lion Capital since 2005, is said to be talking over its options with advisers.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2007

Lion adds to snack empire with Kettle deal

Potato chip maker Kettle Foods was today bought by Lion Capital as part of a move to create the UK’s second-biggest snack business.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2006

Wagamama funds expansion plans

Japanese-style noodle bar chain Wagamama turned its back on a flotation today by agreeing a £63m (€93m) refinancing package.

Mon, 06 Sep, 2004

Borders buys Paperchase

Book retailer Borders today unveiled a £18.6m (€28m) deal to take control of stationery-to-greeting cards seller Paperchase.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2004