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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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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Jul- 2022 -22 JulyRestaurants
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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Jun- 2022 -8 JuneRestaurants
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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Dec- 2021 -6 DecemberNews
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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Sep- 2021 -10 SeptemberRestaurants
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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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustRestaurants
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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17 AugustRestaurants
Fulham Shore to reach 110 sites in 2025
Restaurant group The Fulham Shore is set to grow its UK portfolio from 74 to over 110 by the end of 2025. The expansion plans came alongside the group’s financial results for the year ended 28 March 2021, during which group revenues fell 41.3% year-on-year to £40.3m. The owner of…
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May- 2021 -28 MayRestaurants
Post-pandemic recovery to enable Fulham Shore portfolio expansion
Fulham Shore, the owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has announced a continuation of its opening pipeline due to a strong trading performance since the reopening of indoor hospitality. In a trading update on the London Stock Exchange, the restaurant group revealed that group revenues from 17 to…
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Feb- 2021 -8 FebruaryRestaurants
Franco Manca owners reveal expansion plans despite restrictions
Fulham Shore has revealed plans to open new Franco Manca and The Real Greek sites this summer. The company which currently operates 72 restaurants across the UK said the “well-publicised difficulties” in the hospitality sector are providing the group with “opportunities to acquire new sites at much reduced rents and…
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