Franco Manca

What’s behind increased hospitality churn?

In recent years the prevailing narrative in the hospitality industry has been that venues are closing at an alarming rate. Data from CGA revealed that 27,951 hospitality venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate of 119 per week. However, what gets lost in this…

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In conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif

Can you tell us about your hospitality experience leading up to starting Eco Pizza in 1993? My love of food dates back to my childhood in Egypt, where I learned the secrets of dough making from my grandfather, Gerges, who during the Spring Equinox festival would produce and distribute the…

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Today’s news in brief – 25/09/23

The City Pub Group reported a 14% increase in like-for-like sales to £31.7m in the first half of 2023, up from £26.1m in the same period in 2022. Despite inflationary pressures, the pub operator’s adjusted EBITDA remained steady at £3.3m, slightly below the £3.4m reported in H1 2022. The company…

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Franco Manca and The Real Greek partners with Just Eat

Just Eat has announced a new delivery partnership with Franco Manca and The Real Greek, offering nationwide delivery across the UK. Following a rapid rollout, all 94 Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurants now offer delivery through Just Eat. According to Just Eat, a wide selection of the restaurants’…

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Fulham Shore posts record revenues of £100m in FY23

Fulham Shore, operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has revealed that revenues increased to around £100m for the year ended 26 March 2023, which represents a new record high for the group.  The news comes despite two restaurant closures during the period, as well as the impact of…

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Tortilla, Pasta Evangelists and Chicken Shop join Just Eat for Business

Just Eat for Business has announced the launch of three new vendors on its platform, with the addition of Tortilla, Pasta Evangelists and Chicken Shop. Businesses can now access Tortilla, Pasta Evangelists and Chicken Shop amongst over 600 other lunchtime options across the platform.  New options for employees will include…

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Fulham Shore H1 revenues up 35% on pre-Covid levels

Fulham Shore has reported that its revenues for the six months to 25 September 2022 (H1) have increased by 35% compared to the same period in 2019 prior to the onset of Covid-19, and revenues have also grown 25% year-on-year. Overall, the group traded in line with management expectations in…

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Food Alert acquires SureFoot Solutions Ltd

Food Alert has announced the acquisition of SureFoot Solutions Ltd by its parent company, The Citation Group, which is said to further strengthen its health and safety, and food hygiene consultancy services. The news comes as the third acquisition by Citation Group for its Food Alert compliance business in the…

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The Fulham Shore reports resilient trading despite disruption

The Fulham Shore has revealed its trading remains “resilient and running in line with management expectations” despite train disruption and the rise in the cost of living. As part of its recent AGM, the group said that during the current financial year ending March 2023, the group has opened nine…

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Franco Manca operator Fulham Shore returns to profit

The Fulham Shore plc has reported operating profits of £6.7m, compared with a loss of £4.8m in 2021 and profits before tax of £3.9m compared with a loss of £7.5m in 2021. During the year ended 27 March 2021, it also reported that its revenues increased 105% to £82.7m (2021:…

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