The Restaurant Group plc is a leading United Kingdom–based operator of restaurants, pubs and bars, encompassing a portfolio of casual-dining and pub-style brands. Its core restaurant concepts include Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito and Wagamama, alongside a growing estate of Brunning & Price inns and Bar + Block steakhouses. In addition to its managed sites, the group is one of the largest franchisees of KFC in the UK, operating quick-service outlets on a multi-site basis.
Originally founded in 1980 under the name City Centre Restaurants, the company floated on the London Stock Exchange in the mid-1990s and adopted its current name in 2001 to reflect a diversified hospitality offering. A major milestone in its expansion came in May 2018 with the acquisition of Wagamama, adding a prominent pan-Asian casual dining chain to its holdings. Over the years, the group has continuously evolved its concepts and site formats to meet shifting consumer tastes and dining preferences.
Headquartered in London, The Restaurant Group serves customers across city centres, high-street locations, airports and motorway service areas throughout the UK. Its venue mix caters to families, leisure diners and business travellers alike, offering everything from table-service meals to quick-turnaround franchise operations. The company is led by Group Chief Executive Andy Hornby, supported by a board of non-executive directors that oversees strategic growth, operational excellence and brand development.
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