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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Nando's confirms first Ayrshire restaurant set to open 'later this year'
Nando's will be coming to Ayrshire later this year after the firm confirmed they would be opening a new outlet in Kilmarnock. A popular chicken restaurant chain is set to open its first outlet in Ayrshire 'later this year'. Nando's have confirmed that they are set to bring their famous flame-grilled peri-peri chicken to Kilmarnock. Previously, Ayrshire's foodies and fans of the South African chain have had to travel to Glasgow to for their peri-peri fix with the Silverburn outlet the closest to the county. Nando's have not confirmed exactly where their new Kilmarnock eatery will be but it is believed that they are interested in the former Tony Macaroni restaurant next to the Odeon cinema on Queen's Drive. The building, which was previously a Frankie and Benny's, has been empty since July 2024 when Tony Macaroni unexpectedly closed the restaurant. Frankie and Benny's had pulled out of the venue in 2020 as a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry. In response to an enquiry from Ayrshire Live, Nando's said they were "excited" to be opening in Kilmarnock and that they would "share more details soon". Founded by Fernando Duarte and Robert Brozin in Rosettenville, South Africa, Nando's is a Portuguese and Mozambican inspired restaurant chain which primarily serves peri-peri chicken. Named after Fernando's son Nando, the restaurant chain currently operates more then 1,000 restaurants in 30 countries worldwide.
Press and Journal
07-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Future of Aberdeen Mozza plunged into doubt as Union Square location remains closed for a month
Mozza's future has been thrown into doubt. Image: DC Thomson The future of a pizza restaurant in Aberdeen has been thrown into doubt as it has not opened to customers for more than a month. Fans of Mozza have been left unable to book tables or order takeaway since it suddenly closed its doors at the beginning of April. Ever since, a bench has been placed in the entranceway of the Union Square unit to prevent anyone entering, and construction equipment can be seen scattered inside. The option to book a table for the Aberdeen location has also been completely removed from the company's website. The entranceway to the restaurant has been blocked. Image: DC Thomson. However, social media pages for Mozza Aberdeen remain active, posting pictures and advertising their loyalty programme. The opening hours section for the restaurant on Union Square's website displays the word 'closed' on each of the seven days of the week. Its Glasgow location also closed suddenly in June 2023. The Press and Journal has made several attempts to contact the business but the brand refused to confirm the unit's closure. Various equipment can be seen inside. Image: DC Thomson. Mozza Aberdeen doubts surface after Tony Macaroni ousting The closure of the Italian-inspired eatery, follows the recent end of Aberdeen's Tony Macaroni location. Both Mozza and Toni Macaroni were founded by Lanarkshire-based entrepreneur Giuseppe Marini. Tony Macaroni was forced out of its Marischal Square premises last December following a series of missed rent payments to Aberdeen City Council. Tony Macaroni closed in January. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson. A tenant is still being sought for Unit F in the Upperkirkgate development. Union Square has been contacted for comment. Tags
