L’Osteria’s first UK restaurant opens in Bristol!
With over 60 restaurants across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lewis Craig advise L’Osteria on their UK debut in Hammerson’s Cabot Circus scheme in Bristol. The first L’Osteria opened in 1999 in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Since then, their recipe has stood the test of time with fresh Italian cuisine, laid-back atmosphere and the best pizzas going well beyond the edge of the plate.
Ludgate Circus Restaurant Sale Completed
Acting on behalf of the former occupier, the well-known and well-loved Depalos Italian restaurant at 8 Bride Court, Lewis Craig were instructed to advise on the sale of this hidden gem just behind Ludgate Circus in The City of London.
Sale completed to Holland & Barrett in Swiss Cottage
Lewis Craig are delighted to announce the sale of 11 Harben Parade in Swiss Cottage has now completed to Holland & Barrett.
Costa Coffee deal completed in Wimbledon Chase
Lewis Craig have just completed a deal to Costa Coffee, to sit adjacent to Tesco Express on behalf of the landlord in Wimbledon Chase.
Sale completed of 12 Smithfield Street to South American restaurant Assenheims 56!
Lewis Craig are delighted to announce the successful completion of 12 Smithfield Street to South American Restaurant Assenheims 56.
Acting on behalf of the former occupier, Lewis Craig were instructed to source a high-quality operator who would fit in well with the impressive 12 Smithfield Street mixed-use scheme which comprises some 100,000 sq ft of office space above.
L’Osteria Ready for UK Expansion
Lewis Craig are delighted to be representing L’Osteria with their UK expansion plans. L’Osteria is a reasonably priced casual dining experience serving exceptional pizza and pasta.
The plan is to establish the first restaurant in Central London offering 5,500/7,500 sq ft, ideally providing for 150/200 covers along with a bar area. Future expansion will be in major cities and university towns across the UK.
L’Osteria is a well established brand in mainland Europe, opening their first restaurant in 1999 and currently operating 45 restaurants across Germany and Austria.
L’Osteria will be owned and operated by L’Osteria UK (a joint venture between Prashant ‘Pru’ Naik and L’Osteria Austria). Managing Director and owner, Pru Naik, brings to L’Osteria’s management team over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry.
Pru has successfully led businesses ranging from logistics to multi-unit restaurants. Until recently, Mr. Naik owned and operated 25 McDonald’s restaurants in Central and West London, making him the largest McDonalds UK franchisee.
Please click here for the property requirement flyer, and do get in touch with Theo Benedyk or Richard Grossman to discuss further.
NY Fold – Pizza like it oughta be
With 10 restaurants in the New York area, our client Bruno DiFabio is coming to London with NY Fold, an exciting new brand designed for the UK. Bruno has vast pizza and food industry experience and legendary celebrity status in the USA.
Lewis Craig acting as retained property advisers, have been given the brief to secure premises suitable for the first restaurant to open ideally in the next 3 to 4 months, with exciting plans to grow the brand during 2015/2016.
Born out of the old school genuine love and art of pizza making , the hallmark feature is the tossing of the tough, with NY Fold being all about theatre, performance and showmanship. Original New York pizza characteristics are a full-bodied crust with a bread-like consistency and extremely flavourful.
Areas under consideration include Spitalfields, Liverpool Street, Shoreditch, London Bridge, Soho, Camden, Clapham, Putney and similar profile locations. The space will ideally comprise 1500/2500 sq ft, although smaller opportunities considered in higher footfall locations.
Please speak to Richard Grossman with any interesting ideas.
Just Falafel continue to falafuel the UK!
With over 40 restaurants trading Globally, our client Just Falafel is right on track in keeping with the trend of more and more people on the move looking for a healthy alternative to fast food.
Just Falafel have exciting plans for the UK, with 2013 alone seeing the opening of their first six UK restaurants. The sixth opened in December 2013 at 7 Fulham Broadway (see below). Comprising approximately 700 sq ft at ground floor with a similar sized basement, in an excellent location adjacent to a shortly to open Wholefoods, and close to Fulham Broadway Station.
The seventh restaurant opened last week at 104/106 South Street, Romford. Several further locations are currently under negotiation, please click here for Just Falafel’s Property Requirements flyer.
Please contact Theo Benedyk at Lewis Craig for further information.
Just Falafel on track with expansion plans
The UK’s 6th Just Falafel will open in December 2013 at 7 Fulham Broadway, London SW6. Located alongside the new Whole Foods store, which is scheduled to open in Spring 2014.
This new Just Falafel restaurant will comprise just over 1,400 sq ft arranged over ground and basement floors. It will feature Just Falafel’s latest designs, in keeping with their Authentic Inspired Eating ethos.
Additional A3 and/or A5 sites from 650-2,000 sq ft are now required in prominent locations, offering strong footfall with an all-day offer, in major cities and university towns in UK and Ireland.
Latest property requirement PDF
Opportunities considered in high density office districts, shopping areas, leisure venues, transport hubs and zones containing complementary food offerings.
Contact Theo Benedyk or Richard Grossman with opportunities or for further information.