Frankie & Benny's owners confirm closure of 125 restaurants

The owner of Frankie and Benny's has confirmed plans to close 125 sites across the country, potentially putting thousands of jobs at risk.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 10th Jun 2020, 07:48 BST

The Restaurant Group said it had been on the "sharp end of the Covid-19 pandemic" and it would try to slash what it pays in rents.

The firm is entering into a company voluntary arrangement with its landlords to restructure its estate by closing around 125 restaurants, and trying to get better deals from landlords on the rest.

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Earlier reports that the company was in talks with landlords suggested the move could affect between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs.

The owner of Frankie and Benny's has confirmed plans to close 125 sites across the countryThe owner of Frankie and Benny's has confirmed plans to close 125 sites across the country
The owner of Frankie and Benny's has confirmed plans to close 125 sites across the country

There are four Frankie & Benny's restaurants in Leeds at Cardigan Fields, The Light, Crown Point and White Rose Shopping Centre and one in Birstall.

The Restaurant Group has been contacted for comment.

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