Carluccio's: Chichester site saved from closure

Carluccio's went into administration at the end of March putting about 2,000 jobs at risk.

Today it has been reported that Berkely Research Group (BRG) purchased the chain and has saved 30 sites including one in Chichester's East Gate Square.

Manager of the Chichester site, Sam Fraser, said: "With all the uncertainty surrounding the restaurant industry in general during this pandemic it's a relief to finally get some certainty that we have jobs to go back to when we are allowed to open again."

Satnam Leihal, managing director of BRG, said: "We welcome Carluccio's colleagues to BRG.

"This acquisition is in line with our strategy to grow our restaurant group with quality brands.

"Whilst it is an extremely challenging time for the sector, we believe quality hospitality businesses will recover in the long term as people return to eating out."

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