Restaurant operator cooks up growth with takeoverA restaurant operator has growth on the menu after completing an acquisition. Bosses at the Newcastle-founded Indian eatery say the “milestone” deal for Birmingham’s Itihaas has added a “dining institution” to its portfolio. Under the terms of the deal, Itihaas – founded by Raj Rana in 2004 and known for North Indian cuisine – will continue to operate under its existing name. “Our responsibility is to build on those strong foundations, while respecting everything that has made Itihaas so special.” Find out how Bdaily can help →Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here.