Whats happened to Wahaca?

Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has become the latest food business to suffer due to the coronavirus pandemic, with more than a third of its outlets in the UK closing. In an email to staff, the chain’s founders said they will “try and save jobs” wherever possible as 10 of the firm’s 28 sites will shut.

Why is Wahaca called Wahaca?

Wahaca (phonetic spelling of the Mexican State of Oaxaca) is a UK restaurant group selling Mexican-style street food, co-founded by Thomasina Miers, with 13 branches in the United Kingdom.

Is Wahaca still in Bluewater?

Bluewater Mexican restaurant Wahaca founded by Masterchef winner is closed. A Mexican restaurant chain funded by a former Masterchef winner is shutting its Kent store. Wahaca, which is based at Bluewater in the lower plaza is closing a third of its restaurants, including the Greenhithe branch.

Does Thomasina Miers still own Wahaca?

Does Thomasina Miers still own Wahaca? Although she set up Wahaca alongside her business partner Mark Selby, Thomasina Miers is no longer the majority shareholder. In 2020, Nandos’ billionaire owner Dick Enthoven bought a £4 million majority stake in the business.

Who is the owner of Wahaca?

Oaxaca LimitedWahaca / Parent organization

Is Wahaca a franchise?

Do you offer franchising opportunities? All Wahacas to date are opened and operated by our co-founders, Mark and Tommi. We’re having such a great time growing the Wahaca familee so regrettably we’re not currently looking to offer UK or international franchise opportunities.

What does the word wahaca mean?

Wahaca (phonetic spelling of the Mexican State of Oaxaca) is a UK restaurant group selling Mexican-style street food, co-founded by Thomasina Miers, with 27 branches in the United Kingdom.

What is Thomasina Miers doing now?

She is co-editor with Annabel Buckingham of the cookbook Soup Kitchen (with an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall). She has also written Cook: Smart Seasonal Recipes for Hungry People, The Wild Gourmets: Adventures in Food and Freedom, with Guy Grieve, and Mexican Food Made Simple.

Who is Thomasina Miers married to?

Mark WilliamsThomasina Miers / Spouse
Personal life. Miers is married to Mark Williams, a fund manager at Liontrust Asset Management and they have three daughters.