City Centre Restaurants has finally ousted the ghost of Deep Pan Pizza and analysts agree the future looks brighter than for several years.

The renewed fortune is attributed to Alan Jackson, who took over as executive chairman 18 months ago with a promise to sort out the multiple brands.

Investec Securities forecasts profits for the full year before exceptionals and goodwill up from £15.6m to £17m, rising to £18.7m next year.

Financial Times 14/09/02 page 7 (Money)

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