Expansion News
| Occupier | Updates | Requirement / contact |
|---|---|---|
 Jersey Mike’s | 5 Oct 2026 - Jersey Mike’s has confirmed its first four central London restaurants, with the first expected to open in November as its UK rollout begins. | View requirement |
 Costa Coffee | 3 Oct 2026 - Costa’s 2026 pipeline includes 51 stores, with 14 drive-thrus and three airport sites. Savills continues to seek premises across several formats. | View requirement |
 PureGym | 2 Oct 2026 - PureGym is expanding through smaller-format gyms in underserved areas, with its acquisition team seeking opportunities of approximately 3,500–20,000 sq ft. | View requirement |
 Farmer J | 2 Oct 2026 - Farmer J plans at least five UK openings in 2027, alongside further London openings scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027. | View requirement |
 Valiant Pub Company | 1 Oct 2026 - Valiant is pursuing further community pub acquisitions, supported by committed funding, after growing its estate to 103 sites. | View requirement |
 Spinners | 1 Oct 2026 - Spinners has appointed Francis Ireland to lead its search for new towns and sites as it prepares its next phase of growth. | Francis IrelandHead of growth |
 Joe Blake’s | 1 Oct 2026 - Joe Blake’s has hired Colin Doyle to lead further London growth, with funding committed by parent Galeta group. | View requirement |
 Young’s / Cubitt House | 1 Oct 2026 - Young’s plans to grow Cubitt House through London pub acquisitions and conversions within its existing estate. | View requirement |
 Zambrero | 1 Oct 2026 - Zambrero is pursuing multi-site growth across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, alongside its Greater London acquisition push. | View requirement |
 Auntie Anne’s | 1 Oct 2026 - Auntie Anne’s is exploring further Welsh opportunities alongside its replacement Cardiff flagship opening on 3 October. | View requirement |
 Carrs Pasties | 1 Oct 2026 - Carrs is considering further retail opportunities, with Greater Manchester its immediate expansion focus. | Gavin AstleyManaging director |
 NRG Gyms | 30 Sept 2026 - NRG Gyms has secured £18.7m funding for seven additional sites over two years, with further acquisition opportunities being explored. | View requirement |
 Derek’s | 30 Sept 2026 - Derek’s is targeting six northern locations for 1,000–2,000 sq ft sandwich shops, working with acquisition adviser Stärka. | View requirement |
 Slim Chickens / Boparan Restaurant Group | 30 Sept 2026 - Slim Chickens plans further UK drive-thrus after its Broughton launch, creating a reason to refresh BRG’s acquisition brief. | View requirement |
 Market Halls | 30 Sept 2026 - Market Halls continues to explore new venue opportunities in London and beyond; a current property specification is still needed. | Dan HillsCEO, Market Halls; referral to property team |
 Aldi UK | 29 Sept 2026 - Aldi’s £900m investment programme includes around 40 new stores in 2027; its live acquisition wishlist remains available. | View requirement |
 Popeyes UK & Ireland | 29 Sept 2026 - Popeyes expects to reach 150 UK and Ireland locations by the end of 2026, supporting a review of remaining site searches. | View requirement |
 Ardent Pub Group | 29 Sept 2026 - Fourth London pub secured, with further openings planned across London and beyond over the next three to five years. | Dominic JacobsFounder & managing director |
 Hush | 28 Sept 2026 - First three full-price stores announced for Bluewater, Guildford and Marlow, extending the brand into physical retail. | View requirement |
 Pho | 25 Sept 2026 - Further sites are in legal negotiations and development, indicating an ongoing restaurant opening pipeline. | View requirement |
 ARNE | 25 Sept 2026 - Third UK store secured at Victoria Leeds, with KLM Real Estate acting for the retailer. | KLM Real EstateRetained property agency |
 Trust Inns | 24 Sept 2026 - Following two South Coast purchases, the operator confirms it continues to seek individual pubs and small portfolios. | Wayne BillyealdAcquisitions & operations director |
Camile / Petite Camile | 24 Sept 2026 - UK expansion combines neighbourhood restaurants with a smaller format suited to forecourts, travel hubs and shopping centres. | Katie GribbenSmaller-format rollout lead |
 YouMeSushi | 24 Sept 2026 - The operator has further openings in the pipeline, including Wandsworth and Windsor. | Tim CircusFranchise development |
 Blackbird Bakery | 23 Sept 2026 - Property expansion specialist appointed as the bakery adds a secured Clapham Common location. | View requirement |
 Jones the Grocer / TRGC | 23 Sept 2026 - Rail-location partnership points to further travel-hub expansion following the Waterloo opening. | Jonathan KnightTRGC leadership · referral route |
 Wahaca | 22 Sept 2026 - The restaurant group says it will return to expansion in 2027; its earlier property brief needs reconfirming. | View requirement |
Naya | 21 Sept 2026 - Luxury patisserie is seeking a second London location with characteristics similar to its Mayfair setting. | Can AyanCo-founder |
 KFC corporate | 21 Sept 2026 - Seeking a broad range of property formats to support more than 60 planned openings in 2027. | View requirement |
Haldiram’s | 21 Sept 2026 - London is a priority, with opportunity-led interest in other major UK cities. | Rhea AgarwalUK / EU commercial |
 Burger King UK | 21 Sept 2026 - Drive-thru focus and acquisition-team activity indicate a continuing restaurant development pipeline. | View requirement |
 Pret A Manger | 17 Sept 2026 - Plans around 50–60 UK openings in 2027, with more travel kiosks and drive-thru sites. | View requirement |
 Burgerism | 17 Sept 2026 - Two Leeds leases are secured as the regional operator considers further geographic expansion. | View requirement |
 Joules | 17 Sept 2026 - Four store openings announced as the retailer rebuilds its physical presence. | — |
| Gastronomy Foods / KFC | 16 Sept 2026 - KFC franchise operator targets 100 restaurants by 2030 and appoints an estate acquisition surveyor. | View requirement |
 The Padel Club | 16 Sept 2026 - Funding supports expansion; its live acquisition page provides a detailed property brief and priority towns. | View requirement |
 Jetset Pilates | 16 Sept 2026 - London rollout includes a Fitzrovia opening and further announced studio locations. | Tamara GalinskyGlobal founder / president |
 Red Oak Taverns | 15 Sept 2026 - Acquisition programme has restarted, with capital available for further pub purchases beyond the current pipeline. | View requirement |
 Kuvi / Coyo Taco | 15 Sept 2026 - Senior hires support the next phase of Coyo Taco’s UK rollout following its London debut. | Shereen RitchieKuvi leadership |
 Nero Group | 15 Sept 2026 - The group says its UK brands will continue opening stores in the coming year. | View requirementCaffè Nero • Drive-thru |
 Itsu | 14 Sept 2026 - Transport hubs and high-quality central London corner sites are the focus of its next phase of expansion. | View requirement |
 Chaiiwala | 14 Sept 2026 - Roadside partnerships support further growth, with an emphasis on prime sites near strong anchor tenants and footfall. | View requirement |
Pesca | 14 Sept 2026 - Dutch seafood concept is reported to be actively searching in London for a potential UK debut. | Sven SallaertsCo-founder |
 Rudy’s / Mission Mars | 10 Sept 2026 - Plans to build capacity for faster restaurant growth, with around ten openings envisaged next year. | View requirement |
 Bold Street Coffee / GSG | 9 Sept 2026 - The operator says it is looking at further sites across the UK and Ireland as it expands into new towns and cities. | Matt FarrellGSG co-founder |
 Bread Ahead | 8 Sept 2026 - Regional owner-operated bakeries are part of the next growth phase, following a secured Harpenden location. | View requirement |
 Caravan | 7 Sept 2026 - Two restaurant openings planned within the next year, favouring established high-footfall locations. | Laura Harper-HintonCo-founder & CEO |
 Professionals at Play | 7 Sept 2026 - The group is actively assessing new sites across its Roxy and Pins brands, with a developing 2027 pipeline. | View requirementRoxy Leisure |
 Red Engine / Flight Club | 7 Sept 2026 - The operator says it continues scouting distinctive spaces as its 2027 venue pipeline develops. | View requirement |
 Plan Burrito | 4 Sept 2026 - Milton Keynes joins the openings pipeline alongside Lincoln and Stevenage through new franchise partners. | Stephen HopperFounder |
Dirt Coffee | 2 Sept 2026 - Emerging franchise targets commercially sensible high-street, residential and grab-and-go locations rather than expensive flagships. | David HodgettsFounder |
Tops Pizza | 1 Sept 2026 - Franchise-led expansion aims to grow the estate substantially, with northern England a focus. | Kian YazdiCEO |
 Holy Greens | 1 Sept 2026 - Swedish salad concept makes its Canary Wharf debut and signals an appetite for further London growth. | — |
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