Casual dining chain revamps digital strategy as owners finance £10m restructuring programme
COO of Bill’s quits for Carluccio’s in time for £10m refurb project
Experienced casual dining exec Graham Ford will start his new role on Monday as Italian chain looks to breathe new life into business
Creditors approve Carluccio’s CVA in move that could see axe fall on 34 restaurants
Creditors of Carluccio’s have backed restructuring plans that could see a third of the casual dining chain’s UK restaurant estate axed if favourable deals with landlords aren’t reached. A total of 91% of creditors approved its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) rescue plan – well above the 75% it required for it to proceed – paving…
Creditors of Carluccio’s given two weeks to mull over CVA proposals
Creditors of embattled casual dining chain Carluccio’s have been given two weeks to decide if they wish to back restructuring proposals that could potentially lead to more than 30 stores closing. Speculation that the company would announce a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) has been mounting for several weeks, but it took until yesterday for management…
Carluccio’s third Marriott venture ‘proof that all-day trading format suits hotels’
Contemporary Italian dining chain Carluccio’s has grown its presence in London by securing a new premises inside a London Marriott hotel. Carluccio’s has opened a 3,000sqft restaurant and deli in the London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale, marking the third opening in a Marriott hotel for the group, which has opened at Heathrow and London’s Regents…
Change of guard for Carluccio’s as ex-Pizza Hut UK boss steps up
Carluccio’s has hired the one-time boss of Pizza Hut UK to lead its business to new heights after confirming that chief executive Neil Wickers has stepped down. Mark Jones, who was chief executive of Goals Soccer Centres until the end of last year, takes on the post that Mr Wickers held for three years. The…
Carluccio’s says death of founder will be felt throughout its business
Casual dining chain Carluccio’s has paid tribute to its founder Antonio Carluccio, who passed away yesterday. Mr Carluccio has been described as the “godfather of Italian gastronomy” in the UK and was known for his books and TV programmes, including Two Greedy Italians, as well as his highly successful restaurant chain. Neil Wickers, CEO of Carluccio’s,…
Hospitality Minister needed to guide industry through choppy waters
The trade body that represents restaurant chains such as Casual Dining Group, Carluccio’s and Wagamama this morning called for the hospitality sector to have its own dedicated Hospitality Minister. With Brexit providing uncertainty for employers and costs for businesses rising, the time is right for the government to appoint a dedicated Minister to the support…
Restaurant chains breathe sigh of relief over PM’s worker pledge
The industry largest representative body for restaurant and pub chains has welcomed Theresa May’s pledge to offer EU citizens living in the UK ‘settled status’ once Brexit has been completed. The Prime Minister yesterday set out her plans on employment rights for EU citizens in the context of Brexit negotiations. The statement was positively received…
Carluccio’s abruptly pulls out of US as group profits take £4m hit
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s has closed its two US stores, just months after opening there, following intense competition resulting in lower than expected margins. The chain, which opened its first US site in Greater Washington (not pictured) in 2015, followed by another in the same area in 2016, decided that while trading was encouraging the competitive…
