56-year-old Shabir Hussain, founder of Akbar's restaurant chain, died from cancer; his restaurants closed for tribute before reopening.

Shabir Hussain, founder of the Akbar's restaurant chain, has died at 56 from cancer. He opened the first Akbar's in Bradford in 1995, growing the business to nearly a dozen locations across the UK. In tribute to him, all Akbar's restaurants closed on October 16 and 17, reopening on October 18 at 5 PM. Tributes from friends and colleagues highlight Hussain's influence and inspiration in the restaurant industry.

October 16, 2024
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