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July 2024

08/07/2024
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The Success Story of Yunib Siddiqui: Transforming Jones the Grocer into a Global Brand

Yunib Siddiqui, the visionary Group CEO and proprietor of Jones the Grocer has transformed the casual dining landscape with his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic acumen. With a robust presence of over 30 establishments across the Middle East and Asia, Yunib’s journey from a young entrepreneur in London to a leading figure in the franchise industry is both inspiring and instructive. From his early ventures in sourcing exquisite African handmade accessories for top retailers to his pivotal role in franchising renowned brands in Pakistan, Yunib has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate and... Read More

03/07/2024

Jones the Grocer launches first UK outlet at Heathrow Airport with TRG Concessions

UK. TRG Concessions has opened artisan café, bakery, patisserie and cheesemonger Jones the Grocer in Heathrow Airport Terminal 2. It marks the concept’s UK debut. TRG Concessions has opened two outlets in T2, Jones the Grocer and Jones the Express, spanning over 5,900sq ft with 222 covers. It is the largest site of its kind within an airport setting in the UK. Jones the Grocer offers an elevated dining experience for travellers at Heathrow, offering a range of modern, globally influenced dishes which include live grill, pizza, pasta, charcuterie, cheese and... Read More

02/07/2024

Jones the Grocer looks forward to ‘healthy future’ in UK market

Jones the Grocer (JTG) is keen to grow the business in the UK market as it launches its first site in Europe in partnership with TRG Concessions. The Australia-founded all-day dining brand operates 37 sites across the Middle East, Africa, and India. The UK venue, which opened yesterday (12 June) at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, has been two years in the making, with a view to expanding to high streets and other formats in the next 18 months, JTG CEO Yunib Siddiqui and TRG Concessions CEO Jon Knight tell MCA.... Read More

02/07/2024
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TRG Concessions Launches Jones the Grocer at Heathrow Terminal 2

TRG Concessions introduces Jones the Grocer and Jones the Grocer Express at Heathrow Terminal 2, offering passengers a gourmet dining experience. TRG Concessions, one of the UK’s leading travel hospitality operators, is pleased to launch Jones the Grocer, the acclaimed casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer, at Heathrow. After two years of careful design and planning, the partnership will introduce two concepts, Jones the Grocer and Jones the Grocer Express, to passengers in Terminal 2’s international departure lounge from June 12th. Spanning over 5,900 square feet with 222 covers, the Jones... Read More