From food and drink spots to a bookshop, there are plenty of new businesses launching in Norfolk in March 2024.

Here is a list of the ones you need to know about.

1. Burger King

Thetford & Brandon Times: The new Burger King UK restaurant at Hardwick Retail Park in King's LynnThe new Burger King UK restaurant at Hardwick Retail Park in King's Lynn (Image: Burger King UK)

King's Lynn's new Burger King opened at the Hardwick Retail Park on Tuesday.

It has taken the spot of the former Frankie & Benny's restaurant which shut in December 2022. 

The franchise gave away 1,000 free Whoppers, Chicken Royales and veggie burgers to celebrate its launch.

2. One Fox Shop + Studio

Thetford & Brandon Times: Author and illustrator Kate Read will launch her own store this monthAuthor and illustrator Kate Read will launch her own store this month (Image: Beth Moseley)

Award-winning children’s author and illustrator will open a store in Aylsham's Red Lion Street this month.

The store will sell a collection of Kate’s own books, cards and prints, as well as the work of fellow authors and illustrators.

One Fox Shop + Studio is named after Kate’s award-winning picture book ‘One Fox – A Counting Book Thriller’.

3. Mabel 

Thetford & Brandon Times: Dan Frazer and Lucy Peacock have decades of experience in baking and hospitalityDan Frazer and Lucy Peacock have decades of experience in baking and hospitality (Image: Mabel)

Mabel, a bakery specialising in bread, pastries and cakes, opened in Downham Market on March 2 after many months of refurbishments. 

Dan Frazer and Downham-born Lucy Peacock have collectively worked in highly-rated bakeries including Ottolenghi, Pophams and Lille across Europe, as well as operating bars in Hong Kong, Barcelona and Helsinki. 

The pair have since returned home to launch Mabel, which will offer sourdough loaves, croissants and viennoiseries, among many more.

4. Greek Actually

Thetford & Brandon Times: Vicky Stogianni and Georgios Michailidis are opening a new Norwich takeaway, Greek ActuallyVicky Stogianni and Georgios Michailidis are opening a new Norwich takeaway, Greek Actually (Image: Brittany Woodman/Archant)

Georgios Michailidis and Vicky Stogianni ran their Great Gyros Canteen trailer in Sprowston from March 2022 until last spring.

They are now returning to the city food scene and opening a new takeaway Greek Actually at 137 Unthank Road, the former home of Mo's Peri Peri. 

Greek Actually will offer gyros, souvlaki, meat skewers, salads, halloumi and traditional dishes such as moussaka that they didn't have space to cook in the trailer. 

Its doors are set to open this week.

5. Grazie and Jake's

Thetford & Brandon Times: Grazie and Jake's will be a fun and contemporary spot aimed towards younger peopleGrazie and Jake's will be a fun and contemporary spot aimed towards younger people (Image: Sophie Medler)

Sophie Medler will launch a brand-new coffee shop called Grazie and Jake's in Ayton House in Wymondham in mid-March.

It will be filled with fun and quirky props including a phone box and plenty of spots to take photos with friends for Instagram.

Milkshakes, smoothies, coffee and snacks such as sausage rolls, brownies, blondies and sweet and savoury muffins will also be on offer. 

6. Salvio's Pizza

Thetford & Brandon Times: Expect fresh dough made daily at Salvio's PizzaExpect fresh dough made daily at Salvio's Pizza (Image: Salvio's Pizza)

Salvio Marongiu, 28, has started Salvio's Pizza, a new pizza business in a converted horsebox. 

The horsebox contains a wood-fired pizza oven and the options are a margherita, super cheese, pepperoni, Hawaiian or a plant-based option with vegan mozzarella, onions and mixed peppers. 

His first pitch will be at The White Horse in Trowse from 5.30pm until 8pm on Sunday.