All Franco Manca articles
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NewsMarcel Khan: Franco Manca is moving forwards by looking backwards
The Fulham Shore CEO believes the brand can achieve even greater success by zeroing in on the human connection and personality it had in its heyday, he tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsFulham Shore appoints new people director
Nicki Sahota was appointed earlier this month and will serve as people director across both Franco Manca and The Real Greek
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Analysis & InsightIs New York-style pizza the next big thing?
As Domino’s gets on board with the trend, MCA looks at emerging brands like Alley Cats and Crisp, and asks whether New York-style could dethrone Neapolitan as the reigning trend in the category
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NewsFulham Shore turnover nears £100m
Franco Manca and The Real Greek brands both reported strong revenue and estate growth in 2023
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NewsDavid Page awarded Lifetime Achievement
The Fulham Shore founder, who most recently spearheaded the investment and expansion of Franco Manca, was recognised at the MCA Hospitality Awards last night
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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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Analysis & InsightThe pizza market in 2023: ‘It’s too crowded’
MCA explores the up-and-coming brands looking to take on the dominant pizza chains, the potential for new innovation to dethrone Neapolitan as the leading trendsetter, and the thoughts of former Fulham Shore boss David Page on how the landscape has changed
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OpinionDom Walsh: Turning the Page on a life in restaurants
Dominic Walsh unpicks how unpredictable summer weather is hitting hospitality venues in different ways, bids a probable farewell to an award-winning beer, and reveals more on Franco Manco mastermind David Page’s next steps
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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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OpinionDominic Walsh: Reshuffling the pack
With the sector facing cost challenges from all sides, some operators are reorganising and reshaping their businesses to better position them for future growth, Dominic Walsh writes
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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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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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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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NewsFulham Share reports ‘creditable performance’
Franco Manca operator continues momentum despite disruption to consumer confidence, costs and public transport
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NewsFranco Manca scales back openings for 2023
In its half year report, Fulham Shore said it would be imprudent to maintain 2022’s opening tally of 18 new restaurants
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NewsFranco Manca confident retail range will bring incremental value
The restaurant brand’s move into cook-at-home pizzas will help to offer the consumer more choice, rather than cannabilise restaurant sales, Fulham Shore executive chairman David Page told MCA