All Byron articles
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OpinionByron: What’s next for the embattled burger brand?
Having just avoided collapse for the fourth time in a decade, and with only seven restaurants remaining, MCA explores what the future might hold for the ‘proper hamburger’ business under 21-year-old investor, and founder of Niyamo Capital, Akshat Tibrewala - its new majority shareholder
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Weekend PressByron burger chain snapped up by Gen Z investor
Akshat Tibrewala, founder of Niyamo Capital, buys business that thrived in casual dining boom but then collapsed twice and shed most of its UK sites, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsByron Burger risks fourth insolvency
The burger restaurant brand’s future is in doubt once more after its owner Tristar Foods filed a notice of intention (NOI) to appoint administrators
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NewsByron estate drops to single figures
The burger chain was acquired in a pre-pack deal by Tristar Foods Limited in January, and has since closed its restaurants in Ipswich, Oxford and Norwich.
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Analysis & InsightHow Britain lost its appetite for posh burgers
Upmarket chains are collapsing as they struggle in an overcrowded market, The Telegraph reports
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NewsFamously Proper saved in pre-pack deal
The operator of Byron and Mother Clucker is to permanently close nine of its Byron restaurants after administrators from Interpath Advisory were appointed last week
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NewsByron set to shutter half its estate
It is understood the burger chain will close 10 of its 21 remaining sites as part of a pre-pack administration, likely to be confirmed this week
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Analysis & InsightThree times a habit for Byron insolvency
Once one of the most promising casual dining brands of its generation, Byron is facing the ignominious prospect of another pre-pack sale, which would be its third restructure in five years. MCA examines the rise and fall of the proper hamburger restaurant operator and asks where it all went wrong
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NewsFamously Proper looks to secure pre-pack deal
The Byron and Mother Clucker owner has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators but is confident it will secure a rescue deal
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Analysis & InsightChristmas menu innovation
Pret A Manger, Caffe Nero, Soho Coffee Co and Byron Burger and are among the coffee houses and restaurants to release their festive menus. MCA looks at the new products being introduced this year
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NewsBurger chain Byron to be flipped to new owner
The owners of Byron have hired Interpath Advisory to find new investors as the hospitality sector faces stiff economic headwinds, Sky News learns.
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InterviewsMother Clucker: ‘When we roll it out, we want to roll it out fast’
After nearly a year in the job, Famously Proper CEO Gavin Cox tells MCA he is looking to grow Byron back to 50 sites, kickstart the rollout of Mother Clucker, and add a third brand to the collection
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NewsFamously Proper exits delivery kitchens
The Byron and Mother Clucker operator has closed all but one of its dark kitchens, citing a decrease in delivery volumes and a difficulty in securing staff
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InterviewsFamously Proper eyes 50 sites for Mother Clucker
The group has rolled out the fried chicken brand across the Byron estate as a virtual brand, but is looking at bricks and mortar longer term
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NewsMother Clucker rolled out to Byron estate
The fried chicken brand will be available from 18 locations England and Scotland from tomorrow via Deliveroo
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NewsFamously Proper appoints new COO
Nicolas Barnoin, who joins from Itsu, will work across Famously Proper’s Byron Burger and Mother Clucker businesses.
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NewsByron faces tips row
Byron is facing a row over tips after staff accused the company of creating a “hostile environment” between managers and waiting staff.
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NewsWilkinson departs Byron
Bryon operator Famously Proper has announced CEO Simon Wilkinson has stepped down, to be replaced by Gavin Cox.
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InterviewsByron: Building back better
Simon Wilkinson pauses, briefly; thinking carefully about his next answer. The Byron CEO is reflecting on what has been a particularly strenuous year and a half, involving administration, a pre-pack deal, and the closure of more than half the group’s estate. The question: ‘Did he ever fear this was the end for the better burger brand?’
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InterviewsByron: ‘Our strategy had gone off on a tangent’
Byron has ramped up its investment in new technology and is moving to a digitally led format for its restaurants as the strategy for the business is refocused following its acquisition by investment firm Calveton last summer, chief executive Simon Wilkinson has told MCA.