Gusto Italian
Coverage of a UK Italian casual-dining chain undergoing major financial restructuring, including its acquisition via pre-pack administration and the strategic consolidation of its estate. Reports focus on the closure of six restaurants, the safeguarding of seven flagship sites, and the implications for operational resilience and regional presence. Aimed at F&B leaders, operators, and hospitality executives tracking chain viability, brand protection strategies, and the broader endurance of midmarket dining formats.
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Aug- 2025 -8 AugustFeatures
Could Gusto’s fall signal a casual dining scene in crisis?
Italian restaurant chain Gusto, once seen as a staple of mid-market dining in the UK, has become the latest brand to fall victim to the sector’s mounting structural and economic challenges. On 29 July, the 13-site operator entered administration before being swiftly acquired via a pre-pack deal by Cherry Equity…
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Jul- 2025 -29 JulyRestaurants
Cherry Equity rescues Gusto from administration, 190 redundancies expected
Cherry Equity Partners is set to acquire the majority of Italian chain Gusto following the appointment of administrators and a pre-pack administration process, with almost 200 redundancies expected. The deal will see seven flagship Gusto restaurants continue to trade, in a move that safeguards over 300 jobs. Six restaurants will…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/03/25
Boxpark has appointed the former boss of Gusto Italian as its new CEO, as the hospitality operator continues to expand in the UK. The news follows the appointment of Chris Burford as CFO, who will be supporting and strengthening the operations and growth strategy of the business. Matt Snell, who…
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5 MarchPeople
Boxpark appoints former Gusto boss Matt Snell as CEO
Boxpark has announced the appointment of industry leader Matt Snell as its new CEO, as the hospitality operator continues to expand in the UK. The news follows the appointment of Chris Burford as CFO, who will be supporting and strengthening the operations and growth strategy of the business. Snell, who…
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Jan- 2023 -23 JanuaryPeople
Gusto Italian appoints new head of Marketing
Gusto Italian has appointed Kat Schofield as its new head of Marketing, who will join the premium casual dining group in April. Appointed by CEO Matt Snell, Schofield joins from Revolution Bars Group where she currently leads brand marketing for Revolución de Cuba. In her new role, she will support…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberRestaurants
Gusto Italian launches new £1.8m Oxford site
Gusto Italian has announced it is opening its 14th site, in Oxford, on 1 December 2022, following a £1.8m investment in the Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street. The 10,000 sq ft restaurant and bar offers 150 covers on the ground floor serving both diners and drinks guests, a…
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Oct- 2022 -20 OctoberNews
Gusto Italian re-opens after major refurbishment
Gusto Italian has relaunched its Alderley Edge restaurant after a £250,000 refurbishment. The London Road restaurant recently celebrated its 15th birthday, and Gusto Italian has marked the anniversary by giving the site a significant overhaul, introducing new décor, a revamped private dining room, and new concepts including the Pizza Experience…
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Aug- 2022 -4 AugustRestaurants
Gusto Italian reopens after £250,000 refurb
Gusto Italian on Edinburgh’s George Street has unveiled its new redesign and welcomed its first guests after a £250k investment to transform the interior and exterior of the restaurant. The reopening features a new design and new offerings, including the Theatre Kitchen and Pizza Experience as well as a 60-seat…
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Jul- 2022 -11 JulyRestaurants
Gusto to open Oxford site by end of year
Gusto Italian has announced the latest step in its expansion strategy, with its 14th site set to open in Oxford by the end of the year. The new Gusto Italian restaurant and bar will open in the Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street, with further ambitions to open its…
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6 JulyRestaurants
Gusto Edinburgh to undergo £250,000 refurbishment
Gusto Italian has announced an investment of £250,000 to refurbish its Edinburgh site this summer, aiming to transform both the interior and exterior of the restaurant. The George Street location, which originally opened in 2007, will be closed between 11 July and 2 August. It will reopen with a total…
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