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LANE7 GROUP STRIKING OUT ACROSS EUROPEAN LEISURE MARKET

As part of its ambitious strategy to grow the number of sites it operates, entertainment and leisure operator, the Lane7 Group, has announced the opening of its first venue in continental Europe at The Playce, Potsdamer Platz in Berlin in September, as well as two venues opening in Dublin in the coming months. While continuing the pace of its UK expansion – with a second London venue, in Camden, opening in October – Lane7 now seeks to grow its European portfolio by some 10 venues over the next 2 years.

ACROSS Discuss Ep. 8: Leasing — Understand What F&B Services Can Really Offer

According to the motto “from insiders for insiders,” we examine the top topics in the industry in exciting, entertaining discussion settings.

New Café Concepts Shake Up The F&B Industry

New café concepts have been shaking up the food and beverage scene across the globe, leading the charge in innovation and customer experience.

umdasch To Design New Food Court At City Center Amstetten

The City Center Amstetten shopping center is planning a new food court area that will offer even greater culinary variety. umdasch The Store Makers, the Amstetten-based shopfitting and design expert, is responsible for the concept of the new food court.

Climate-Controlled Indoor Entertainment Starts To Set Foot In Europe

Climate-controlled indoor entertainment formats are becoming increasingly popular, and are starting to spread outside of the Middle East, for example to Europe, shares Pragma Consulting as part of their latest insights.

RegioPlan: How Much Investment Should Go Into Leisure?

In recent years, leisure expenditures and household income in Austria have changed significantly. Leisure activities like dining out and entertainment have gained considerable importance in the retail and real estate sector as well.

Will´s F&B Insights: The Demystification Of F&B Operation

As an international F&B consultant, I am constantly confronted with statements like, “It’s not rocket science; how difficult can it be, or everyone can run a restaurant?” So I will use this column edition to embark on a little journey with you. We have already established that hospitality experiences are more important than ever. When I started in this industry, we thought 6% F&B was a good rate; now, we are running developments at 20%.

The Landscape Of European Food Halls

The need for convenience and variety has become paramount. Food halls are increasingly diversifying their offerings and have emerged as a perfect fit for the modern consumer. They have evolved into social hubs, fostering an environment that encourages socialising and meaningful connections, reveals Cushman & Wakefield in its latest Food Halls of Europe Report.

The Opening Of “Le big TamTam” Is Greatly Enhancing Hamburg´s Gastronomy Offer

After more than 15 years of standstill, the large rotunda in Hamburg’s Hanseviertel district is opening its doors again. On July 12, 2024, the new food market “Le big TamTam” is opening here, bringing together concepts from numerous well-known Hamburg restaurateurs.

Le big TamTam In Hamburg To Open On July 12th

After two and a half years of renovation, Le big TamTam is now ready to open with an ultra-modern gastronomy concept.

Time Out Market Lisbon Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary As The Group Prepares To Open Its 10th Market Later This Year

Ten years ago almost on the day, Time Out Market Lisbon opened its doors to the public as the world’s first editorially-curated food and cultural market. It was the culmination of an idea from Time Out Lisbon’s editors to bring their ‘best of the city’ ethos to life and together under one roof: a curated mix of the best chefs, restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences. To date, Time Out Market Lisbon — a highlight of the first ACROSS Study Tour in 2023 — has welcomed over 35 million guests, making it one of Portugal’s most popular destinations and sparking a global foodie phenomenon with currently eight Time Out Markets around the world spread across four continents.

Topping-out Ceremony For The New “Food Garden” In The Main-Taunus-Zentrum

Just a few months after the start of construction, ECE Marketplaces celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the new “Food Garden” in the Main-Taunus-Zentrum in Sulzbach near Frankfurt am Main – together with the builders, representatives of the center owners, the mayor of Sulzbach and the tenant partners. The implementation of the new gastronomic offer in one of the largest, highest-turnover and most successful shopping centers in Germany for decades is thus progressing rapidly. The opening is planned for spring 2025.

air up- reusable drinking system that adds flavor to water through fragrance – Game Changer Award Winner 2024

A start-up success story that started in Munich with the world’s first fragrance-based drinking system and is already active in over 14 countries – including the USA.

Will´s F&B Insights: The (Old) Fashioned Food Court Is Dead, Long Live The Foodcourt!

As the nostalgic memories of greasy fast food and sticky trays fade away, the death of the old-fashioned food court looms over the culinary landscape. An expert in the world F&B development, Will Odwarka, founder and CEO of Dubai-based firm Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, states in his newest column: “With the rise of trendy market halls, food halls, and multi-purpose restaurant experiences, traditional food courts are struggling to keep up with the ever-evolving dining scene. But wait a minute, is that really true?”

Ingka Centres Opens Saluhall, Its First Plant-Forward Food Hall At San Francisco Meeting Place

Ingka Centres opened the doors of a new plant-forward food hall, set to be a crossroads of culinary experiences and community events at its downtown Meeting Place in San Francisco, its first location in the United States.

First location of Berlin porridge brand “HAFERKATER” outside Germany opens in Austria

After more than 20 locations in Germany, the Berlin start-up has now also opened a store at Vienna Airport.

Frankfurt Is To Get A Grandiose Food Hall

The Compass Group has been won as the operator of the Foodhall in the new FOUR Frankfurt city quarter. Food Affairs GmbH, a company of Compass Group Deutschland GmbH, intends to curate the approximately 3,000 sq m space according to international standards and develop it into one of Frankfurt’s top food addresses.

Traditional Viennese confectioner Aïda starts expansion in Germany

In the 111th year of its existence, the first branch outside Austria is now opening at “Franz Josef Strauß” Airport in Munich.

URW: New Highlights at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier and Westfield Shopping City Süd

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Germany welcomes Rhubarb Hospitality Collection as anchor tenant at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, while Westfield Shopping City Süd celebrates new dining & leisure destination with retail partners and top stakeholders.

Will’s F&B Insights: The Inconvenient Truth of Customer Satisfaction and Memorable Experiences in Retail Spaces

It is a complex task to ensure project profitability. There is a struggle between doing what is right and what is reasonable. As an expert in the world F&B development Will Odwarka, founder and CEO of Dubai-based firm Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, states in his newest column: “However, in an ever-growing and competitive landscape, it is crucial to establish distinguishing factors that are recognizable and embrace them wholeheartedly.”

MUCH OPTIMISM FOR THE F&B industry

Frequency, length of stay, atmosphere – there are many reasons why gastronomic offerings are an essential part of retail. Olaf Hohmann, Head of Retail Gastronomy Research at the EHI Retail Institute, uses Germany as an example to show the development, trends, and potential of retail gastronomy.

LE BIG TAMTAM IN HAMBURG: A COLORFUL GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

“Le big TamTam” is an extraordinary project in the heart of Hamburg’s city center that combines culinary diversity, entertainment, and modern shopping – all within a heritage-protected building. A colorful food market, complete with an event stage and central bar, is being developed on an area of 2,000 sq m in the basement level of Hamburg’s Hanseviertel district. Extensive remodeling work has been underway since last year. The team at umdasch The Store Makers is responsible for general contracting work and furniture construction for this flagship project.

Start of construction and 90 percent occupancy rate for new “Food Garden” in the Main-Taunus-Zentrum

Start of construction and strong letting success for the new “Food Garden” in the Main-Taunus-Zentrum: In November, construction work began on the new highlight in the middle of the shopping center – a high-quality and varied range of restaurants with five free-standing restaurant buildings, partly covered and partly open terraces, green outdoor areas and sophisticated architecture. The opening is planned for spring 2025.

Time Out Market continues to expand its global footprint with new sites and new food hall formats

The food and cultural market’s portfolio includes seven open Markets and eight in development, with several new sites in negotiations.

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