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NewsMarcel Khan to step down as Fulham Shore CEO
His departure follows the CVA and restructure of Franco Manca and the sale of The Real Greek, earlier this month, with Fulham Shore CFO Colin Berry understood to be leading the business on an interim basis.
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Analysis & InsightLease restructures: the alternative mechanisms giving operators breathing space
With Stonegate, Leon, Las Iguanas and Franco Manca all turning to property restructures to deal with onerous rent liabilities, Simon Brooke explores how business are finding greater flexibility and a better prospect of long-term survival by rebasing their leasehold costs
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NewsFranco Manca CVA approved by creditors
The pizza restaurant group has confirmed plans to close 16 sites, and said the CVA will allow it to invest in the remainder of its estate and strengthen trading performance
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NewsKarali closes in on a rescue deal for The Real Greek
Sky News reports that a pre-pack administration could include just 10-15 of Real Greek’s sites, with around half its estate set for closure
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Weekend PressAs Franco Manca scales back, is the air going out of the sourdough pizza craze?
The restaurant is to cut more than a fifth of its outlets amid competition from rival chains, The Guardian reports
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NewsHalf of Franco Manca closures to be based in London
MCA understands eight of the 16 restaurants earmarked for closure are in the capital with the rest spread across the UK covering sites in Glasgow, Hove and Plymouth, amongst others.
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NewsFranco Manca to close 16 sites under CVA
Fulham Shore CEO Marcel Khan says the process will see ‘a minority proportion of restaurants closing where they are no longer sustainable in this cost environment’
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Analysis & InsightWhat’s next for Fulham Shore?
The pioneering casual dining group behind Franco Manca and The Real Greek is facing an uncertain future with speculation of CVAs, closures, and a possible return for co-founder David Page
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NewsFulham Shore weighs restructuring options for The Real Greek
The Greek-focused casual dining chain could face a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) under options being considered by its parent company
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NewsFulham Shore could face ‘substantial’ closures, Toridoll warns
The Japanese owner of The Real Greek and Franco Manca operator says the group is ‘examining a wide range of restructuring options amid ongoing soft market conditions’
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NewsFulham Shore appoints advisors to review options
The operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, backed by Toridoll Holdings, is working with Alvarez & Marsal to review “all options” amid a challenging macroeconomic landscape, it confirmed to MCA today
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OpinionFarewell to the would-be action man of Big Beer
Dominic Walsh looks at the departure of Heineken boss Dolf van den Brink; the bonhomie and pantomine of pub AGMs; and what’s next on the menu for David Page at Bow Street Group
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InterviewsWatchHouse: ‘Tech is adding to the guest experience’
Despite increasing labour costs, the use of new technology is enabling the premium coffee shop business to add labour back into its model, head of people Euan McInytre explains
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Analysis & Insight‘There’s such appetite for innovation’ – hospitality leaders on new formats, tech opportunities and food development
Leaders from some of the UK hospitality sector’s biggest groups, including Wingstop, Leon, German Doner Kebab, Moto Hospitality and Franco Manca gathered for a roundtable ahead of MCA’s Innovation Conference last week to discuss how they are evolving their businesses for the future
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InterviewsMarcel Khan: ‘We are nowhere near peak Franco Manca yet’
The sourdough pizza brand is maintaining positive sales momentum and preparing for future growth opportunities, according to its CEO
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NewsFulham Shore receives funding boost from backer
Toridoll Holdings has provided a £20.75m subordinated loan facility to the Franco Manca operator
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NewsFranco Manca continues with UK expansion
The Fulham Shore-owned business has just opened its debut in Liverpool, a further London restaurant and is about to launch new concept Super Club Roma this week.
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NewsMarcel Khan: Franco Manca is moving forwards by looking backwards
The Fulham Shore CEO believes the brand can achieve even greater success by zeroing in on the human connection and personality it had in its heyday, he tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsFulham Shore appoints new people director
Nicki Sahota was appointed earlier this month and will serve as people director across both Franco Manca and The Real Greek
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Analysis & InsightIs New York-style pizza the next big thing?
As Domino’s gets on board with the trend, MCA looks at emerging brands like Alley Cats and Crisp, and asks whether New York-style could dethrone Neapolitan as the reigning trend in the category