The O2’s Entertainment District, which is owned and operated by a joint venture between AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has signed leasing deals with two new F&B operators.
African fusion restaurant Afrikana is opening a 1,992 sq ft unit opposite Las Iguanas and Chipotle is opening a 1,835 sq ft unit between Thunderbird Chicken and German Doner Kebab.
Jacob Sumner, director of European operations at Chipotle, said: “We are always looking for new communities to expand access to our real, fresh ingredients and The O2 is the perfect choice. As an innovator in the food industry, our fast-casual offering and purpose to cultivate a better world compliment the dynamic pace of the destination and its eclectic mix of operators.”
Janine Constanin-Russell, managing director at the Entertainment District and Icon Outlet at The O2, said: “Following the hugely successful openings of JD Wetherspoon and iFLY, together with the stellar performance results achieved across the destination, it’s exciting to be adding even more choice and diversity for customers to enjoy.
“Chipotle’s well-known and sought-after Mexican delights, alongside Afrikana’s authentic and unique mix of flavours, add something different to our F&B portfolio. We’re proud to play a part in Afrikana’s expansion across London, reinforcing the significance of our location to independent operators, and we have no doubt that both brands will be very popular with The O2’s customers.”
The O2 was represented by Lunson Mitchenall.
