All The Real Greek articles
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NewsMarcel Khan: ‘I leave Fulham Shore genuinely proud of what we achieved’
The group’s outgoing CEO has said his restructuring of the business returns both Franco Manca and The Real Greek to ‘a more stable and sustainable footing’
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NewsFranco Manca ‘now on its strongest possible footing to realise its long-term potential’
The Fulham Shore-owned pizza brand, which closed 16 restaurants as the result of a recent CVA, said it now has a ‘more efficient estate and efficient ability to allocate resources’
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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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NewsThe Real Greek set to change hands for £1.5m
The sale of the Mediterranean restaurant business to Karali Group was for an agreed sum of £1m, paid on completion, with a further consideration of £500k to be paid based on the successful assignment of ten leases.
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NewsKarali Group: ‘The Real Greek is a natural fit for what we’re building’
Co-CEO Karim Janmohamed says he is looking forward to the future following the purchase of 19 of The Real Greek’s 28 restaurants
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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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NewsThe Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
Karali Group, which also operates the Côte Brasserie chain, has bought 19 out of 28 restaurants from Japanese restaurant group Toridoll, which owns The Real Greek’s parent company Fulham Shore
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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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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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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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InterviewsThe Real Greek launches grill-led menu as part of brand repositioning
The brand is repositioning itself for growth with a new, grill-led menu and strengthened brand proposition, CEO Marcel Khan tells MCA
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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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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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NewsThe Real Greek launches first retail range
The range launches in Tesco stores nationwide this month and includes customer favourites from the Greek-inspired concept’s restaurant menu