Franco Manca
Reporting on strategy, expansion, and F&B execution at a fast-growing sourdough pizza brand operating across high streets, retail hubs, and urban centres in the UK. This section covers site openings, leadership updates, supply chain partnerships, and menu development, offering insight for operators, franchise professionals, and hospitality leaders tracking value-led dining and streamlined service models in the competitive casual dining sector.
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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneRestaurants
Franco Manca opens three new Manchester restaurants
Following the success of its Piccadilly Gardens location, Franco Manca has announced new branch openings on King Street (Monday 13 June), The Trafford Centre (Monday 20 June), and Didsbury (Monday 4 July) in Manchester. The King Street location has already opened to the public this week, with The Trafford Centre…
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8 JuneRestaurants
Franco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading
The Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and Real Greek, has unveiled plans to open 11 new sites this year following a period of strong trading for the group. The group said it has continued to trade well and in line with expectations during April and May 2022, serving over…
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Apr- 2022 -4 AprilRestaurants
Over 160 groups sign up to Hospitality For All pledge
The employment consortium Hospitality For All, spearheaded by Burger and Lobster, has welcomed 168 sign-ups from the sector since its launch last week. Hospitality businesses including The Ivy Collection, Soho House, Megan’s, D&D London, Café Nero have joined Burger and Lobster in a “united effort to help Ukrainian refugees seek…
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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchFeatures
The need to do more: hospitality rallies in aid of Ukrainian refugees
The United Nations disclosed that more than three million people have fled Ukraine in search of safety with “most” residing in neighbouring EU countries. Nearly two million Ukrainians have settled in Poland and the EU has granted those fleeing the war a “blanket-right” to stay and work throughout the 27…
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Dec- 2021 -6 DecemberNews
Fulham revenue doubles in half-year results
Fulham has announced that revenue soared by 103% from £19.8m to £39.5m in its interim results for the six months ended 26 September 2021. The owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek revealed that group revenues for both chains have continued to be ahead of 2019 comparatives in October…
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Sep- 2021 -10 SeptemberRestaurants
Fulham Shore revenues soar 27% in three-week period
Fulham Shore, the owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has announced a 27% two-year spike in group revenues in the three weeks ended 5 September 2021. The growth marks an acceleration from Fulham Shore’s average 8% climb in revenues for the eight weeks leading up to 17 August,…
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustRestaurants
Franco Manca owner planning UK and overseas expansion
The restaurant group behind the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands is reportedly planning up to 150 new restaurant openings over the next few years across the UK and overseas. According to The BBC, founder David Page has reportedly highlighted expansion plans for “towns and cities from Cardiff to Canterbury…
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17 AugustRestaurants
Fulham Shore to reach 110 sites in 2025
Restaurant group The Fulham Shore is set to grow its UK portfolio from 74 to over 110 by the end of 2025. The expansion plans came alongside the group’s financial results for the year ended 28 March 2021, during which group revenues fell 41.3% year-on-year to £40.3m. The owner of…
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May- 2021 -28 MayRestaurants
Post-pandemic recovery to enable Fulham Shore portfolio expansion
Fulham Shore, the owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has announced a continuation of its opening pipeline due to a strong trading performance since the reopening of indoor hospitality. In a trading update on the London Stock Exchange, the restaurant group revealed that group revenues from 17 to…
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Feb- 2021 -8 FebruaryRestaurants
Franco Manca owners reveal expansion plans despite restrictions
Fulham Shore has revealed plans to open new Franco Manca and The Real Greek sites this summer. The company which currently operates 72 restaurants across the UK said the “well-publicised difficulties” in the hospitality sector are providing the group with “opportunities to acquire new sites at much reduced rents and…
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