RESTAURANT chains Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner will close nearly a third of their sites, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The owner of both brands has announced plans to shut down 27 out of 8…
The owner of both brands will close nearly a third of sites across the UK11:24 am
RESTAURANT chains Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner will close nearly a third of their sites, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner will close restaurantsThe chains are both owned by Boparan Restaurant Group , which also owns fish and chip shop chain Harry Ramsden, airport restaurant Wondertree, upmarket London fish restaurants Fishworks and US fried chicken shop Slim Chickens.
BRG blamed the closure on competition from other casual fast dining chains, fewer customers, and increasing costs. Tom Crowley, chief executive of BRG, said: "We have been examining options for the two brands for some time and the CVA is the only option to protect the company. "The combination of increasing costs and over-supply of restaurants in the sector and a softening of consumer demand have all contributed to the challenges both these brands face."A NUMBER of familiar high street names hit the rocks last year, including:the supermarket began consulting with staff over potential job losses last year which could total almost 2,500.collapsed into administration in October 2018, putting 300 jobs at risk.
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