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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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustRestaurants
Franco Manca owner reports August sales boost amid EOTHO scheme
Franco Manca owner, Fulham Shore, has said the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) scheme has proved to be beneficial both for the company and UK diners after reporting a boost in sales at the start of August. It said trade in the first full fortnight in August…
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6 AugustRestaurants
Franca Manca owner completes £2.25m equity raise
The owner of Franca Manca, Fulham Shore, has announced it completed a £2.25m equity raise and has also entered into a new £10.75m debt facility and agreed new terms for its existing £15m banking facilities. The group, which also owns the Real Greek Restaurants brand, said the funds have improved…
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Apr- 2020 -14 AprilCoronavirus
Feed the NHS campaign reaches £1m target
The ‘Feed the NHS’ crowdfunding campaign has reached its £1m amid the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign, which was launched by actors Damain Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas last month, was created to help feed NHS workers one “hot healthy meal” each day during the Covid-19 crisis. At the time…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberRestaurants
Franco Manca revenues jump 9.3% in half-year results
Fulham Shore, parent company of Franco Manca and Real Greek has reported a 9.3% increase in revenues to £36m compared with £33m in 2018, in the six months to 29 September. The group also reported EBITDA was £8.4m after the adoption of accounting method IFRS 16, compared with £4.6m last…
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6 DecemberPubs and Bars
Licensed premises, pubs and restaurant numbers dip in 2019
The number of licensed premises has declined by 2% in the past year, according to CGA and AlixPartner’s latest market growth monitor. This equates to a steady rate of 46 closures of licensed premises a week in the 12 months to September 2019. The result also marked the ninth quarter…
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Aug- 2019 -30 AugustRestaurants
Rare Restaurants CEO to make branches guide dog accessible
Martin Williams, CEO of Rare Restaurants, owner of restaurant groups M and Gaucho, is striving to make the groups restaurants accessible to guide dogs and their owners. The restaurateur is keen to highlight the “ignorance” of some restaurants when it comes to blind dog access, following an incident in which…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberBusiness
Franco Manca owner’s profit boost cues hunt for new restaurants
Italian restaurant chain, Franco Manca has announced it is to increase its expansion plans after its owner, Fulham Shore posted a 35% pre-tax profit rise for the six months up to 23 September 2018. Franco Manca also experienced a 20% increase in year-on-year revenue up to £33m, whilst earnings before…
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Jul- 2018 -4 JulyRegulations & Policies
Franco Manca apologises after turning away blind man with guide dog
A Franco Manca in London has apologised following an incident where a blind man and his guide dog were told they would have to stay outside. Dave Kent, 58, who has been blind for 40 years was refused entry to the Tottenham Court Road branch of Franco Manca in London…
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Jun- 2018 -25 JuneFood and Drink
Debenhams partners with local food companies
Department story chain Debenhams has partnered with independent local food companies to offer a variety of food options to customers. The new initiative, which has been tested in the company’s central Manchester, Trafford and Oxford Street stores, has led Debenhams with an 11% uplift in food sales after concessions of…
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