All Franco Manca articles – Page 2
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InterviewsFulham Shore: ‘We’re a long, long way from oversaturated’
CEO Marcel Khan, who took the helm at the Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator last week, speaks to MCA about dialling up expansion, being part of the ‘better pizza’ movement, and how with huge investment comes huge responsibility
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NewsFulham Shore appoints Marcel Khan as CEO
Formerly of Nando’s, Five Guys, and Thunderbird Fried Chicken, Khan will lead the expansion of Franco Manca and The Real Greek in the UK and internationally
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Analysis & InsightThe pizza market in 2023: ‘It’s too crowded’
MCA explores the up-and-coming brands looking to take on the dominant pizza chains, the potential for new innovation to dethrone Neapolitan as the leading trendsetter, and the thoughts of former Fulham Shore boss David Page on how the landscape has changed
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OpinionDom Walsh: Turning the Page on a life in restaurants
Dominic Walsh unpicks how unpredictable summer weather is hitting hospitality venues in different ways, bids a probable farewell to an award-winning beer, and reveals more on Franco Manco mastermind David Page’s next steps
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InterviewsDavid Page: ‘We’re cheaper than Pret a Manger’
Amid the collapse of high street chains, the Fulham Shore executive chairman said Franco Manca has prospered by streamlining its menu and ensuring value for money
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InterviewsToridoll: ‘We fell in love with Franco Manca’
Speaking at a media event in London, Toridoll president and CEO Takaya Awata said he sees global scope to expand the Franco Manca brand, which made for an attractive acquisition due to strong synergies with the Japanese food conglomerate’s diverse portfolio
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NewsFulham Shore takeover deal voted through
Toridoll’s £93.4m acquisition of the Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator was approved by Fulham Shore’s shareholders at a Court Meeting and General Meeting, held on Friday.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: Reshuffling the pack
With the sector facing cost challenges from all sides, some operators are reorganising and reshaping their businesses to better position them for future growth, Dominic Walsh writes
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Analysis & InsightWhy Franco Manca is David Page’s Pizza Express mark two
As Fulham Shore seals a deal for a buy-out by Japanese food group Toridoll, MCA hears why the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands hit the mark for simplicity, authenticity, affordability
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Analysis & InsightFulham Shore: ‘Too tempting an offer to refuse’
The cash offer on the table may not price in Fulham Shore’s full potential, but the acquisition by Toridoll represents a good deal at a time when the restaurant sector is not yet back to full strength
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NewsFulham Shore to be acquired in £93m deal
The Franco Manca and Real Greek operator’s board has agreed to a proposed takeover by Japanese food conglomerate Toridoll
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NewsFulham Shore announces record revenue
Fulham Shore has provided a trading update ahead of its results for the year ended 26 March 2023, with a record revenue of £100m driven by new openings
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NewsFranco Manca scales back openings for 2023
In its half year report, Fulham Shore said it would be imprudent to maintain 2022’s opening tally of 18 new restaurants
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NewsFulham Share reports ‘creditable performance’
Franco Manca operator continues momentum despite disruption to consumer confidence, costs and public transport
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NewsFranco Manca confident retail range will bring incremental value
The restaurant brand’s move into cook-at-home pizzas will help to offer the consumer more choice, rather than cannabilise restaurant sales, Fulham Shore executive chairman David Page told MCA
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NewsFulham Shore reports revenues up 35% on pre-pandemic levels
The Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator reported H1 revenues up 35% on 2019 and announced its expansion into retail
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NewsFranco Manca appoints new marketing director
Sorrel Ward joined the Fulham Shore owned pizza restaurant operator this month, from her previous role as head of marketing at The City Pub Group.
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NewsFulham Shore reports resilient trading
The operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek has announced trading remains resilient, with 18 restaurants set to open within the financial year
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InterviewsFulham Shore: ‘Count the pennies and follow the money’
Executive chairman David Page spoke to MCA about turning the group from a net debt to a net cash position following the pandemic
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NewsFulham Shore comes out strong post-pandemic
The Franco Manca and Real Greek operator reported a 20.6% increase in turnover compared to pre-pandemic, with a pipeline of over 120 restaurants