Carluccio's in Portsmouth saved as part of rescue deal

Administrators confirmed today that the company was sold to Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), owner of Giraffe, in a move which saves over 800 jobs.

The Carluccio’s restaurant in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, is among the 30 restaurants that have be saved.

However another 40 restaurants will shut down as a result of the deal, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs.

Carluccio’s plunged into administration in March after the impact of coronavirus exacerbated the firm's long-standing financial difficulties.

Earlier this week, Bella Italia owner Casual Dining Group filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators as it became the latest chain to be hit by the lockdown.

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Administrators for Carluccio's said the following 30 restaurants have been saved:

- Beverley

- Bluewater

- Bristol, Cribbs Causeway

- Cambridge

- Cheshire Oaks

- Chester

- Chichester

- Colchester

- Derby

- Kingston, Bentalls

- Leamington Spa

- Leeds, Trinity

- London, Islington Development Kitchen

- London, Marriott Heathrow

- London, Marriott Regents Park

- London, Richmond

- London, South Kensington

- London, St Christopher's Place

- London, St Pancras Station

- London, Waterloo Station

- London, Wimbledon

- Manchester, Trafford Centre

- Manchester, Piccadilly

- Portsmouth

- Reading

- Sheffield

- Solihull

- Southampton

- Stratford on Avon

- Walton on Thames

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