2. FINCA and Wholesome Junkies

Fred Sirieix welcomes FINCA, a Cuban street-food brand, and Wholesome Junkies, a local vegan junk-food idea, to Manchester.

3. Hollings and the Cheese Wheel

Fred Sirieix welcomes Hollings, an idea serving British chophouse classics, and The Cheese Wheel, an Italian-inspired fresh pasta stall, with a cheese wheel at its heart, to Manchester. Hollings is looking for £200,000 to open in London's commuter belt. The Cheese Wheel is asking for £500,000.

4. Greedy Khao and Trap Kitchen

Fred Sirieix welcomes Trap Kitchen, a soul-food inspired takeaway selling lobster tails, and Greedy Khao, a vegan Thai grab-and-go idea.

5. Dynasty and Bubble

Twelve restaurant concepts seek major investment to launch their brand. Fred Sirieix welcomes a bubble and squeak idea and a high-end Korean idea to Manchester.

6. Black Bear Burger and Naked Dough

A married couple makes burgers so good, they don't need any gimmicks. Best friends scoop up a sweet American craze: edible cookie dough.