Insights

News and perspectives

Occasional notes from our directors — on our sites, our sector and how we assess opportunities.

AKI signs as franchise partner for Smoky Boys at Highcross, Leicester

Why we chose a premium halal grill concept — and why Unit R5 in Leicester's leisure quarter was the right first site for the group.

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What we look for in a site

Footfall is only the start. How we assess adjacency, catchment, extraction and total occupancy cost before we commit to anything.

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The halal premium-casual opportunity

A large, young, loyal market that mainstream casual dining still underserves — and what that means for operators and landlords.

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