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Hai Di Lao will open first London store

By Sarah Chen
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Hai Di Lao will open first London store
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Chinese hot pot chain Hai Di Lao will open its first UK restaurant at the Trocadero in Piccadilly Circus, London.

In a deal facilitated by real estate firm Savills, the brand has signed a 15-year lease of an almost 10,000sqft site. It is the chain’s first venue in Europe and follows the opening of its New York restaurant in Times Square.

Savills’ leisure team associate director Richard Thomas said “Hai Di Lao is a globally recognised brand with fans of the concept worldwide… the chain already has its sights set on expansion both in the UK and across Europe and we are very pleased to have secured this prime spot for its flagship restaurant.”

To date, Hai Di Lao has opened 310 locations around the world.

Questions & Answers

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Where will Hai Di Lao open its first London restaurant?

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The Chinese hot pot chain will open its first UK restaurant at the Trocadero in Piccadilly Circus, London. This venue marks their first entry into Europe.

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How large is the site Hai Di Lao has leased for its new London restaurant?

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Hai Di Lao has signed a 15-year lease for a site measuring almost 10,000 square feet. This prime location will serve as their flagship restaurant in Europe.

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Has Hai Di Lao opened restaurants in other major international cities?

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Yes, the chain has an established presence globally, including a restaurant in Times Square, New York. They operate 310 locations worldwide.

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What are Hai Di Lao's future expansion plans?

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The chain already has plans for further expansion within the UK and across Europe. Savills helped secure their prime London spot as a flagship restaurant.

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