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TRGC brings wagamama to service stations for the first time

Savills has advised Extra MSA on two lease agreements with TRGC that will bring wagamama to motorway service stations for the first time. 

The brand will open restaurants at Beaconsfield Services (M40 J2) and Cobham Services (M25 J9/10), marking a significant milestone in its UK travel hub expansion. Both lettings have been agreed on 15-year terms for units of approximately 2,500 sq ft.

The new motorway locations represent another significant milestone in TRGC's long-standing partnership with wagamama, expanding the brand into a new travel format while continuing its successful growth across key airport destinations. Opening in the coming months, the sites will bring wagamama's fresh, Asian-inspired menu to millions of motorists and passengers each year, meeting growing demand for high-quality dining options on the go.

An opening at Birmingham Airport is also scheduled for this summer, further expanding TRGC and wagamama’s airport presence. The announcement follows the recent launch of wagamama ‘on the move’ at Heathrow Terminal 5, TRGC's innovative premium grab-and-go concept developed specifically for modern airport travel. It also comes as TRGC prepares to join Areas, where the business will gain access to an extensive global network, further operational expertise and a wider portfolio of international brands to support its continued expansion. As part of Areas, TRGC will continue to operate and expand the wagamama brand across UK travel hubs, building on the strong partnership established over recent years.

Jonathan Knight, CEO of TRGC, said:  “We're incredibly excited to be bringing wagamama to motorway services for the first time, marking another important milestone in our long-standing partnership with the brand. As we prepare for next chapter with Areas, we’re looking forward to building on that momentum and continuing to grow wagamama across UK travel hubs, bringing high-quality, experience-led dining concepts to travellers, wherever their journey takes them."

Francisco Neves, SVP Franchise + Partnerships International at wagamama, said: “We're delighted to be expanding our partnership with TRGC and bringing wagamama to motorway service stations. As more guests look for fresh, high quality food while travelling, these new locations allow us to introduce the wagamama experience to even more people on the move. Alongside the recent launch of our 'on the move' proposition at Heathrow Terminal 5, these openings represent an exciting step in making wagamama more accessible wherever our guests are travelling.”

Tom Dobson, Chief Executive at Extra MSA, said: “As part of our ‘Extra Mile’ commitment, we’re focused on continually raising the bar for the motorway experience by introducing exciting, high-quality food and drink brands to the network. Wagamama is a standout addition, and these latest openings reflect the strength of that vision. We’re grateful to TRGC for its support in bringing these sites forward, helping us to further enhance our offer and give customers access to restaurant-quality dining while on the move.”

Neil Grice, Director at Savills retail, who advised Extra on the transactions, said: “The roadside sector continues to attract some of the UK's strongest food and beverage brands as customer expectations evolve. Bringing wagamama to motorway service stations for the first time is a significant milestone, and these lettings further strengthen Extra's reputation for delivering high-quality dining options across its network.”

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