Frankie and Benny's announces when Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays restaurant will reopen

The Italian-American themed restaurant chain shut all of its sites in March as the country went into lockdown.

It has now announced it will be reopening its sites across the country and revealed the dates for their return.

The Frankie and Benny’s in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, and Whiteley Shopping Centre will be opening initially for click and collect on August 17 before dine-in returns on August 20.

Customers will notice a number of measures in place to ensure their safety as well as that of the staff.

These include clear social distancing guidelines and signage, enhanced cleaning practices, mandatory health screening for team members and increased hand washing.

The menus are single use and contactless order and payment will be encouraged as well.

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Guests will also be asked to book in advance and will be encouraged to pay at the table.

Customers’ contacts will also be collected through the digital platforms (bookings, order at table and pay my bill) and stored for 21 days, in accordance to Government’s guidance.

Mark Chambers, CEO of The Restaurant Group’s leisure division, said: ‘We are delighted to be reopening Frankie & Benny’s and very much look forward to welcoming back our guests.

‘We are starting with a handful of restaurants and are aiming to have 35 open by the end of the month. Our priority will be to ensure the health and safety of our teams and guests whilst providing a first-class experience.’

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