
Maki & Ramen will open a 120-seat restaurant at Braehead, its fourth franchised restaurant and second Scottish location, extending the centre's leasing run.
Maki & Ramen, the award-winning Japanese restaurant brand, will open at Frasers Plus Braehead, taking a 3,886 sq ft restaurant space that seats up to 120 guests. The fast-growing Scottish operator will bring its full dining experience to the centre, marking its fourth franchised restaurant and its second franchise location in Scotland.
The brand, known for a contemporary approach to Japanese cuisine, has built a loyal following across Scotland. Braehead gives Maki & Ramen a step beyond Glasgow city centre into a destination that already draws shoppers and leisure visitors from across the region, the centre said.
Rachel Scott, head of leasing at Global Mutual, welcomed the signing. "Maki & Ramen is exactly the type of operator we're looking to attract," she said. "The brand has built a strong reputation across Scotland and the decision to choose Frasers Plus Braehead reflects the confidence ambitious brands continue to have in the scheme."
Scott said each signing strengthens the overall proposition, bringing together complementary retail and hospitality operators to create a destination that works for customers and occupiers.
Michael Salvador, chief operating officer at Maki & Ramen, called Braehead "a natural next step." The centre's mix of shoppers and leisure visitors made it the right fit for the group's next location, he said, and the brand remains focused on sites that complement the Maki & Ramen experience.
The signing follows the recent relocation of Stack & Still within Frasers Plus Braehead. The centre said the two operators broaden customer choice and support its aim of keeping visitors on site for a full day.
Maki & Ramen joins a growing line-up of brands investing in Frasers Plus Braehead, according to the centre. The centre described the signing as evidence of continued leasing activity and part of its long-term strategy of attracting sustained retailer investment.
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