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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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustRestaurants
Franco Manca owner reports August sales boost amid EOTHO scheme
Franco Manca owner, Fulham Shore, has said the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) scheme has proved to be beneficial both for the company and UK diners after reporting a boost in sales at the start of August. It said trade in the first full fortnight in August…
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6 AugustRestaurants
Franca Manca owner completes £2.25m equity raise
The owner of Franca Manca, Fulham Shore, has announced it completed a £2.25m equity raise and has also entered into a new £10.75m debt facility and agreed new terms for its existing £15m banking facilities. The group, which also owns the Real Greek Restaurants brand, said the funds have improved…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberRestaurants
Franco Manca revenues jump 9.3% in half-year results
Fulham Shore, parent company of Franco Manca and Real Greek has reported a 9.3% increase in revenues to £36m compared with £33m in 2018, in the six months to 29 September. The group also reported EBITDA was £8.4m after the adoption of accounting method IFRS 16, compared with £4.6m last…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberBusiness
Franco Manca owner’s profit boost cues hunt for new restaurants
Italian restaurant chain, Franco Manca has announced it is to increase its expansion plans after its owner, Fulham Shore posted a 35% pre-tax profit rise for the six months up to 23 September 2018. Franco Manca also experienced a 20% increase in year-on-year revenue up to £33m, whilst earnings before…
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Jun- 2018 -25 JuneFood and Drink
Debenhams partners with local food companies
Department story chain Debenhams has partnered with independent local food companies to offer a variety of food options to customers. The new initiative, which has been tested in the company’s central Manchester, Trafford and Oxford Street stores, has led Debenhams with an 11% uplift in food sales after concessions of…
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