All The Real Greek articles – Page 2
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, Pret a Manger, Urban Greens, Cornish Bakery and more
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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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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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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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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from The Wolseley Hospitality Group, The Real Greek, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, and more
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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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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Battersea Power Station and new venues from JKS Restaurants, The Cocktail Club and more
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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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NewsRestaurant businesses form buying group
MeatLiquor and The Real Greek are among several operators that have formed an unofficial buying group in order to tackle to the rising price of ingredients such as chicken.
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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
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NewsFulham Shore expecting profit to exceed expectations
The group, which operates Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurants, is forecasting revenue and EBITDA above pre-Covid levels with 18 new sites planned for this year
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NewsFulham Shore: ‘Its no secret we’ve done extremely well during the pandemic’
Managing director Nabil Mankarious talks to MCA about the slow and steady growth of cash-generative The Real Greek, which has supported the faster, high street expansion of the simpler Franco Manca
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InterviewsFulham Shore: ‘20% pay rise made a massive difference’
The business, which operates Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurants, had “a big issue” with recruitment over the summer months, but an uplift in pay has seen the problem largely disappear, chairman David Page told MCA.