A BBC star chef has been forced to apologise after closing his Michelin-starred restaurant - leaving furious customers out of pocket.
Urgent warning over 'scam' banks won't refund as victim loses £190kAfter ten days of chasing, Therese was referred to the liquidator and told she could not swap the vouchers to a different joint."I have had a great experience at Purnell's in the past, so much so that I bought vouchers for two friends with special birthdays.
"Businesses fail but the way you handle your customers in the process shows how much personal integrity and respect you have for them."Ben Price had been looking forward to dining at Purnell's with a £250 birthday voucher after visiting two of Glynn's other restaurants.He said it was "galling" to be left out of pocket while Purnell's other restaurants remain open for business.
Last month celeb chef Michael Caines shocked fans after announcing the sale of Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth.THE recent wave of celebrity chef restaurant closures can indeed be attributed to several factors, with the pandemic being a significant one. However, the impact goes beyond the pandemic. High-end restaurants operate on a model that requires substantial overheads—premium locations, top-quality ingredients, and skilled staff.
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