News / UK and world by Press Association December 12, 2018, 10:32 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Franco Manca owner The Fulham Shore has pledged to open more sites as it reported higher sales and reduced debt, despite challenging conditions in the casual dining market. The company, which also owns The Real Greek, reported revenues of £33 million for the six months to September 23, up from £27.5 million this time last year. Underlying earnings grew 24% to £4.1 million, while net debt was reduced from £12 million at the end of the 2017 financial year to £8.9 million. The company will now increase its restaurant opening programme, having slowed the process earlier this year after it issued a profit warning in March. One underperforming site in Brighton was closed during the period, while two new pizzerias opened in Bath and Cambridge. Chairman David Page said the company is now in a good position to … [Read more...] about Franco Manca owner to open more restaurants as sales rise
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Popular Scarborough restaurant El Gringos to go up for sale
A popular Scarborough restaurant will go up for sale, after confirming that this would be the owners' last Christmas in Scarborough. The owners of El Gringos, situated on the Esplanade, have taken the decision to sell up, announcing the decision via a message on their Facebook page.It is hoped that buyers can be found for the popular Tex-Mex and Carribean restaurant by Easter, with the current owners moving to Leeds. The message posted on Facebook read: "After nearly 10 years In Scarborough we have made the decision to sell so this will be our last Christmas in Scarborough. "We are hoping to sell the restaurant by Easter 2019. We look forward to seeing you all this Christmas."We thank customers new and old for choosing to dine with us and hope to see you up until Easter."Following the announcement, over 100 people took time to comment on the post, expressing their disappointment at the news.One user said: "No way! We come from Cleethorpes to dine with you! We have recommended you to do … [Read more...] about Popular Scarborough restaurant El Gringos to go up for sale
14 long-lived Bay Area restaurants we said goodbye to in 2018
A construction fence surrounded large parts of Spenger’s when this photo was taken on April 12, 2016. (Kristopher Skinner/Bay Area News Group) 1970s promotional postcard from Spenger’s Fish Grotto. (Courtesy of Chris Treadway) 1940 advertisement for Spenger’s Fish Grotto. (Courtesy of Chris Treadway) Spenger’s Restaurant in Berkeley, Calif. will celebrate its 110th birthday on September 15. On Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, a photograph of Spenger’s founder, Frank Spenger, was copied in the lobby. (Joanna Jhanda/Contra Costa Times) Memorabilia lines the walls above diners at Spenger’s Restaurant in Berkeley, Calif. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. (Dean Coppola/Contra Costa Times) Nautical memorabilia in Spenger’s Restaurant in Berkeley, Calif. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. (Dean Coppola/Contra Costa Times) Nautical memorabilia in front of Spenger’s Restaurant in Berkeley, Calif. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. (Dean … [Read more...] about 14 long-lived Bay Area restaurants we said goodbye to in 2018
Two women caught on video trashing SF restaurant surrender to police
By Ashley McBride Published 7:46 pm PST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. Photo: Filipa Ioannou / Photo: Filipa Ioannou / Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Two women caught on video trashing SF restaurant surrender to police
Piggy Bank restaurant in Uptown will focus on value, vegan offerings
The Uptown Minneapolis building that in the past few years has housed an Old Chicago, Boneyard, The Lotus and Salsa a la Salsa has taken on yet another identity. Kaskaid Hospitality, which owns Crave and Union restaurants, has reinvented the space as Piggy Bank, which will feature “an atmosphere that matches the neighborhood’s unique culture,” according to a news release. The “demeanor will be approachable for a diverse customer base,” the release continues. There will apparently be a walk-up ordering station, traditional seating and some lounge areas “equipped with board games, big screen televisions and outdoor seating for the summer season.” “While we were concepting this new business, it was imperative for us to hear and act upon what consumers wanted,” Kam Talebi, CEO of Kaskaid Hospitality said in the release. “More often than not, restaurants are extremely siloed in what they offer. We wanted to create a place where … [Read more...] about Piggy Bank restaurant in Uptown will focus on value, vegan offerings