Fulham Shore

UKH celebrates seventh anniversary with new member additions

UKHospitality is celebrating its seventh anniversary with new memberships across all types and sizes of business – from independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, to major UK-wide operators. New members include the Beautiful Pubs Collective, EasyHotel, Fulham Shore, Leonardo Hotels, Nutwood Pubs, Paulton’s Park, Popeye’s and Starbucks. According to UKH, a…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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