Latest news with #Chick'n'Sours
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Italian restaurant chain closes ALL of its sites immediately after facing ‘many challenges'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN Italian restaurant chain has closed down all of its sites after nearly six years on the high street. Officina 00 was a popular pasta joint with three locations across Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Old Street. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Officina OO had three sites across the UK. It charged around £15 for posh pasta dishes such as curly pappardelle and killer bucatini. Owner Elia Sebregondi took to Instagram last week to share news that the business was no more. He said: "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Officina 00 restaurants have now permanently closed. "I have done everything in my power to overcome the many challenges faced in the last few months, but despite all efforts I have been forced to close down." The news left diners heartbroken with many describing it as a "big loss". While another upset local said: "I can't believe this. I was just speaking to someone about how great your pasta was earlier this week." A third said: "This is devastating news. We loved visiting your restaurants." And a fourth person said: "The best pasta in London.. how sad for all." The chain first opened its first site in Old Street in 2019 and went on to open more two more branches. Its latest location in Covent Garden only just opened back in March. Beloved high street chain with 24 Irish locations confirms Dublin city centre store closing down in 10 days in huge blow It is not the only independent chain to fall on hard times. Chick 'n' Sours has closed its remaining restaurants in Haggerston and Seven Dials in London. But the chain is continuing its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls. Chick 'n' Sours will also still be available on Deliveroo, with the brand also appearing at UK festivals and live music events. TROUBLE IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY Chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses have also been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic. As a result, a number of chains have been forced to close down or reduce their estate. The Cosy Club at Ipswich's Buttermarket Shopping Centre has announced it made the "very difficult decision" to close doors on May 31. The Browns Bar and Brasserie on Duke Street also closed its Brighton branch in May due to an issue with the venues lease expiring which could not be resolved. Turtle Bay also shut its Blackburn site, which first opened in 2017, earlier this year.
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Popular restaurant chain closes branch as customers say 'you will be missed'
Harvester, which has over 200 restaurants in the UK and is owned by Mitchell and Butlers, has updated the website page for this particular branch Harvester has closed one of its restaurants - leaving loyal visitors gutted. The pub and restaurant chain shut its branch in Bristol last week. Harvester, which has over 200 restaurants in the UK and is owned by Mitchell and Butlers, has updated the website page for this particular branch, with a message that reads: "This restaurant is now closed. "We have now closed our doors as a Harvester restaurant to make way for something new and exciting. You can find your nearest Harvester by using our Find a Harvester page." It is not yet known what will replace the restaurant, which was located in the Willow Brook Centre. The closure was also confirmed on Facebook, in a post which read: 'Today we close our doors for the last time at Harvester Willow Brook. 'It's a sad day for all team involved. We would like to thank all team, guests, friends and family for their support this week and always.' One person responded: 'Good luck to all the team for the future. It is a sad day. Love to you all.' Another said: 'What's the reason for closing? You will be very missed! Love visiting with my family. You've all been great, thank you.' Another said: 'On no that is sad. One favourite place to go.' A fourth person commented: 'Gutted you are closing, we come regularly and best one in area.' It comes after Korean fried chicken shop chain Chick 'n' Sours shut its Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants in London as it was "no longer viable" to keep them open. The chain first opened in 2015 and was loved by Londoners for its sweet and sour cocktails, crispy chicken and seaweed crack seasoning. One of the restaurant's signature dishes was the Hot Chicken Bun which featured fried chicken thigh, house pickles, slaw, and a piquant sauce. In a post on Instagram, the restaurant's co-founder, David Wolanski, said the chain had hung on for "as long as we could". The post read: "Hello, it's with mixed emotions I'm here to tell you that we have closed our Chick 'N Sours restaurants in Seven Dials and Haggerston. 'Sunday night was our last day of trading. We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's not enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid that we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable any more and it makes no commercial sense to continue. "The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post. It's been an incredible journey from when Carl & I came up with the idea of opening the best chicken shop in the world 10 years ago on the back of my scooter."
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Brits 'devastated' as beloved fried chicken chain closes all UK restaurants
The Korean fried chicken shop chain Chick 'n' Sours shut its Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants in London last Sunday A popula r fast food chain has closed all of its restaurants as it was "no longer viable" to keep them open. The Korean fried chicken shop chain Chick 'n' Sours shut its Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants in London last Sunday. The chain first opened in 2015 and was loved by Londoners for its sweet and sour cocktails, crispy chicken and seaweed 'crack' seasoning. One of the restaurant's signature dishes was the Hot Chicken Bun which featured fried chicken thigh, house pickles, slaw, and a piquant sauce. In a post on Instagram, the restaurant's co-founder, David Wolanski, said the chain had hung on for "as long as we could". The post read: "Hello, it's with mixed emotions I'm here to tell you that we have closed our Chick 'N Sours restaurants in Seven Dials and Haggerston. 'Sunday night was our last day of trading. We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's not enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid that we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable any more and it makes no commercial sense to continue. "The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post. It's been an incredible journey from when Carl & I came up with the idea of opening the best chicken shop in the world 10 years ago on the back of my scooter. We scraped together what limited funds we had to open Haggerston and go on this wild roller coaster of a trip." The post added: 'Remember, there are so many awesome independent restaurants out there doing great things but finding it tough out there also. "We know things are tight for everyone but they need you. Go see them and spend your money with them, as the phrase 'use it or lose it' has never been so relevant.' Fans of the chicken shop will be pleased to know that it will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls. Chick 'n' Sours will also still be available on Deliveroo, with the brand also appearing at UK festivals and live music events. The restaurant was founded by Wolanski and Carl Clarke after the pair met at Latitude festival. At its height, the chain had four restaurants in the capital. Join Money Saving Club's specialist topics For all you savvy savers and bargain hunters out there, there's a golden opportunity to stretch your pounds further. The Money Saving Club newsletter, a favourite among thousands who thrive on catching the best deals, is stepping up its game. Simply follow the link and select one or more of the following topics to get all the latest deals and advice on: Travel; Property; Pets, family and home; Personal finance; Shopping and discounts; Utilities. Another added: "Noo this is pure heartbreak I'm so sorry to hear this!" A third said: "Devastating news! My husband and I had our very first date in your Haggerston branch just after you opened 10 years ago - fast forward 10 years and we've just had our second baby."
Time Out
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Beloved chicken shop Chick ‘n' Sours is closing its final two London restaurants
Today we bring you said news, because the legendary Korean fried chicken spot Chick 'n' Sours has closed its restaurants for good. When Chick 'n' Sours first opened in Dalston a decade ago, London's restaurant landscape was very different to how it looks today. The Korean fried chicken joint was an instant hit, for its sweet and sour cocktails, ultra-crispy chicken and addictive seaweed 'crack' seasoning. It was also home of the game-changing 'whole fry', an entire chicken dipped in batter and deep fried. Soon it moved to Haggerston and opened a second outpost in Seven Dials in Covent Garden. However, in 2025 the owners said that running two restaurants in London was no longer financially viable. Both Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants served their final meals on Sunday, May 25, and are now permanently closed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chick'n'Sours (@chicknsours) Co-founder David Wolanksi wrote on Instagram: 'We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's no longer enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable anymore and it makes no commercial sense to continue. The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post.' Don't despair as this is not the end of Chick 'n' Sours. The brand will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls in London, remain on delivery platforms and will have a presence at live events and festivals, Wolanski confirmed.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Beloved fast food chain shuts ALL its restaurants after a decade as owner says ‘we hung in there as long as we could'
A POPULAR fast food chain has announced it is closing all of its restaurants, after over a decade in business. The restaurant's final two venues shut their doors for the last time on Sunday, with the owner declaring that running the eateries was "no longer viable". 2 Chick N Sours has been forced to close its final two London restaurants Credit: Chick n Sours 2 The restaurants owners said they hung on "as long as we could" Credit: Alamy Chick 'n' Sours has closed its restaurants in Haggerston and Seven Dials in London, after hanging on "as long as we could". However, fans of the chicken shop will be pleased to know that it will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls. Chick 'n' Sours will also still be available on Deliveroo, with the brand also appearing at UK festivals and live music events. Co-founder David Wolanksi wrote on Instagram: 'We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. Read more money stories "But that's no longer enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable anymore and it makes no commercial sense to continue. "The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post.' Chick 'n' Sours was founded after David met Carl Clarke at Most read in Money The duo's aim was to create a "fried chicken shop like no other", and their business soon grew from a pop-up to four thriving London restaurants. David said that staff at his restaurants are now looking for work, and encouraged hospitality businesses to get in touch with them with any opportunities. MasterChef winner to close his award-winning Michelin restaurant after just 3 years as he reveals 'it's time to move on' Encouraging fans of the restaurant to dine at other independent venues, he added: 'Remember, there are so many awesome independent restaurants out there doing great things but finding it tough out there also. "We know things are tight for everyone, but they need you. "Go see them and spend your money with them, as the phrase 'use it or lose it' has never been so relevant.' This follows the news that a top rated restaurant run by a MasterChef star has announced its closure after 40 years. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans The Angel in Dartmouth revealed that "difficult trading conditions" have led to the closure. A statement from the restaurant, which is set to close on July 6, reads: "For over four decades, The Angel has been at the heart of the town's vibrant culinary scene, a beacon of fine dining and innovation that began with its visionary founder, industry titan Joyce Molyneux. "Joyce's pioneering leadership placed The Angel on the national food map, inspiring a generation of chefs and restaurateurs. "It has been a privilege for us to be the latest custodians of such a historic name, and we have both cherished the opportunity to oversee a restaurant with such a remarkable legacy." An Proper Greek in Hayle had an impressive 4.8 score on Tripadvisor, but has closed its door for the final time, without providing a reason.
