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Fulham Shore PLC (The)
31 August 2022
31 August 2022
The Fulham Shore PLC
("Fulham Shore", the "Company" or the "Group")
AGM Statement
Trading Update
At The Fulham Shore's Annual General Meeting being held at The
Real Greek, Manchester Corn Exchange at 9.00am today, David Page,
the Executive Chairman of the Company, will make the following
statement:
Current Trading
Despite the turmoil in the UK economy and the recent sporadic
train and tube disruption, Group trading is resilient and running
in line with management expectations.
All new restaurant openings are being well received and are also
performing in line with expectations.
Property
So far, during the Group's current financial year ending March
2023, we have opened nine Franco Manca, the most recent being in
Windsor, and one The Real Greek in Newcastle. This takes the total
number of restaurants operated by the Group to 90. During this
time, the Group also relocated its Franco Manca restaurant on
Tottenham Court Road, London.
Fitting out works are ongoing at four new Franco Manca pizzeria
in Cardiff, our first in Wales, Chichester, Hove, and Lincoln. The
Real Greek has two restaurants being constructed, in Gloucester
Quays and Touchwood, Solihull, and has exchanged contracts for a
new restaurant in the St James's Quarter Edinburgh.
The Group continues to be on track to deliver 18 new restaurants
in the current financial year.
Cash and bank facilities
The Company's net cash position before lease liabilities
recognised under IFRS 16 as at 30 August 2022 was GBP4.7m. The
Group has undrawn bank facilities of GBP15.9m, providing
substantial financial headroom of over GBP20m.
David Page, Executive Chairman, commented: "Franco Manca and The
Real Greek continue to operate busy restaurants. Our customers are
attracted by our high quality ingredients and great prices. Despite
the disruption caused by rail strikes our restaurants old and new
provide a great space for people to meet and enjoy time with
family, friends and colleagues.
For further information, please contact:
The Fulham Shore PLC www.fulhamshore.com
David Page / Nick Wong Via Hudson Sandler
Singer Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser
& Broker)
Shaun Dobson / James Moat / Kailey Aliyar +44 (0) 20 7496 3000
Hudson Sandler - Financial PR fulhamshore@hudsonsandler.com
Alex Brennan / Lucy Wollam Telephone: 020 7796 4133
Notes for editors
Information on The Fulham Shore PLC
Fulham Shore owns and operates "The Real Greek" ( www.therealgreek.com ) and "Franco Manca" (
www.francomanca.co.uk ) restaurants.
Fulham Shore was incorporated in March 2012. The Directors
believed that there were attractive investment opportunities within
the restaurant sector in the UK and that, given their collective
experience in the restaurant sector, they could take advantage of
the opportunities which existed.
The ordinary shares of the Company were admitted to trading on
AIM in October 2014 in order to capitalise on such opportunities
and to give the company employees, customers and public the ability
to share in the enterprise.
The Real Greek
Since its foundation in London in 1999, The Real Greek group has
grown steadily, now offering modern Greek cuisine in 23 restaurants
primarily in London and Southern England but with restaurants
across the UK (e.g. Manchester, Newcastle and Norwich).
The Real Greek food centres on the delicious, healthy diet of
the Eastern Mediterranean, staying true to the Greek ethos of food,
family and friends. Dishes are created using premium ingredients
sourced from Greece and Cyprus whenever possible, and developed by
Tonia Buxton, the face of Greek food in the UK.
The Real Greek's menu and atmosphere retain the spirit of eating
in Greece, encouraging diners to take their time eating amongst
friends and family, be it a relaxed dinner, family get-together, or
a fully catered party.
Franco Manca
Franco Manca opened its first restaurant in 2008 and now has 67
restaurants, primarily in London, but also with restaurants across
the UK (e.g. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Cambridge,
Bath, Oxford, Bristol and Exeter).
Franco Manca's pizza is made from slow-rising sourdough and is
baked in an oven that produces high heat. The slow levitation and
blast cooking process lock in the flour's natural aroma and
moisture, giving a soft and easily digestible crust. Where
possible, locally sourced and organic ingredients are used.
Franco Manca has received the following accolades:
Winner of Peach 20/20's Consumer Choice Award at the 2021 Hero
& Icon Awards
Winner of the Casual Dining Best Family Dining Experience Award
2020
Winner of the R200 Best Value Restaurant Operator- Over 20 Sites
Award 2019 and 2017
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