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.

  • Jul- 2022 -
    4 July
    RestaurantsGusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

    Gusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

    Gusto Italian, the premium casual dining restaurant group, has announced it is looking to grow its estate and expand further South over the coming year. The announcement comes as the company revealed its turnover hit £12.4m in the full year ending September 2021 and an EBITDA of £585,000, which the…

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  • May- 2022 -
    16 May
    RestaurantsGusto Italian launches apprenticeship scheme

    Gusto Italian launches apprenticeship scheme

    Casual dining chain Gusto Italian has launched a new apprenticeship scheme which will enable employees to achieve a degree-level qualification.  Through a partnership with training and development providers, Dove Nest, thirteen junior managers have been selected for the first cohort of apprentices.  Over the next 18 months, they will study…

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  • Apr- 2022 -
    28 April
    RestaurantsGusto Italian appoints new chief operating officer

    Gusto Italian appoints new chief operating officer

    Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced the appointment of Scott Grimbleby as its new chief operating officer (COO) to “drive expansion and growth as the business seeks to open in more locations across the UK”. Grimbleby joins from Living Ventures and replaces Tim Selby, who is leaving…

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  • 7 April
    NewsGusto partners with PayCaptain to strengthen ‘people-centric agenda’

    Gusto partners with PayCaptain to strengthen ‘people-centric agenda’

    Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced a new partnership with PayCaptain, which will further strengthen its employee proposition and “people-centric agenda”. It said Gusto employees will benefit from greater flexibility over pay, savings and pension planning, as well as having the opportunity to access pay on-demand. The…

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