The Real Greek
Coverage of brand development, menu direction, and operational growth at a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant group active across high streets and retail destinations in the UK. This section explores site openings, leadership updates, delivery partnerships, and F&B innovation, offering insight for operators and hospitality professionals tracking the evolution of themed casual dining, group expansion, and culturally rooted food experiences.
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Nov- 2024 -20 NovemberNews
Pret A Manger debuts at Gloucester Quays
Pret A Manger has opened a new location at Gloucester Quays bringing the healthy food chain to the city for the first time. The new 1,841 sq ft eatery features seating for 85 people, Pret’s “signature” interior design with wooden accents and red tones, and will be managed by franchise…
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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberFood and Drink
Trio of food operators to open at Gloucester Quays
Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme and Subway are all going to make their city debut at Gloucester Quays. Opening on High Orchard Street in a 1,841 sq ft unit with room to seat 85 customers, the new Pret a Manger shop will serve a menu of freshly-made food and organic…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryFeatures
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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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberRestaurants
Franco Manca and The Real Greek partners with Just Eat
Just Eat has announced a new delivery partnership with Franco Manca and The Real Greek, offering nationwide delivery across the UK. Following a rapid rollout, all 94 Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurants now offer delivery through Just Eat. According to Just Eat, a wide selection of the restaurants’…
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Apr- 2023 -5 AprilRestaurants
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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Dec- 2022 -8 DecemberRestaurants
The Real Greek to open first site in Scotland
The Real Greek is set to open its first site in Scotland, with a new site in St James Quarter, a new district in the city centre of Edinburgh. It marks The Real Greek’s 26th site, its 14th site outside of the capital and the fifth new restaurant to open…
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Nov- 2022 -18 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
EL&N to open new Edinburgh café
EL&N has announced that it will open a new café in St James Quarter, the 1.7m sq ft retail district in Edinburgh. It marks the café’s first UK launch outside of London. EL&N is known for its signature drinks such as the Spanish Latte and the Ombre Passionfruit Cooler mocktail.…
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1 NovemberRestaurants
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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Sep- 2022 -9 SeptemberRegulations & Policies
Food Alert acquires SureFoot Solutions Ltd
Food Alert has announced the acquisition of SureFoot Solutions Ltd by its parent company, The Citation Group, which is said to further strengthen its health and safety, and food hygiene consultancy services. The news comes as the third acquisition by Citation Group for its Food Alert compliance business in the…
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2 SeptemberRestaurants
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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