Pan-Asian restaurant chain Wagamama is set to expand its presence in the UK by opening a new restaurant in Doncaster, the Doncaster Free Press has reported.
The restaurant chain has chosen Dome Leisure Point, Herten Way, as the location, with the opening scheduled for 22 April 2024.
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The move is in response to the growing demand for the company’s menu and dining experience.
Designed to accommodate 162 guests inside, the restaurant will operate seven days a week and create 55 new jobs.
The opening will bring the total number of wagamama restaurants in the UK to 163.
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In addition to its classic offerings, the Doncaster location will feature new menu items such as the hotpot — a spicy broth with seasonal vegetables — and tteokbokki, QSR Media has reported. Tteobokki is a Korean street food favourite, made with a vegan twist and a crunchy noodle crumb
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By GlobalDataIn February 2024 wagamama announced its intention to further expand within the UK, opening 10 new restaurants and creating 500 jobs.
The first had opened in Bentley Bridge, Wolverhampton at the end of January.
Future openings include Glasgow, Epsom, Doncaster, Chatham and Watford. All will offer a range of roles from kitchen porters to general managers.
A mainstay in the UK for 32 years, wagamama continues to grow, offering its signature casual dining experience.
In December 2023, Apollo Global Management, a US-based private equity company, closed the acquisition of The Restaurant Group (TRG), the parent company of wagamama, for £701m.
