The Restaurant Group Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1954

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 15,189

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 10

  • Investments
  • 5

The Restaurant Group General Information

Description

Restaurant Group (The) PLC operates more than 400 restaurants and pubs under a variety of brand names and concepts, including Frankie and Benny's (American and Italian food), Chiquito (Mexican food), Coast to Coast (American food), Brunning & Price (traditional British pub), and Garfunkel's (British cafe). The group trades in four segments Wagamama, Pubs, Leisure, and Concessions. Nearly all of the company's restaurants are in the United Kingdom. The Group also operates Pub restaurants and a Concessions business which trades principally at UK airports.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
City Centre Restaurants
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 5-7 Marshalsea Road
  • London SE1 1EP
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020
Primary Industry
Holding Companies
Other Industries
Restaurants and Bars
Former Stock Listing
RSTGF
Corporate Office
  • 5-7 Marshalsea Road
  • London SE1 1EP
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

The Restaurant Group Timeline

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The Restaurant Group Valuation & Funding

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The Restaurant Group Patents

The Restaurant Group Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-8108001-B2 Systems and methods for a simplified mobile phone Inactive 03-Dec-2007
CA-877566-A Air navigation and collision avoidance system Inactive 03-Aug-1971
CA-865334-A Pulsed laser with output control Inactive 02-Mar-1971
CA-839424-A Synchronized communications system Inactive 14-Apr-1970
CA-822231-A Laser utilizing collision depopulation Inactive 02-Sep-1969
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The Restaurant Group Signals

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The Restaurant Group Investments & Acquisitions (5)

The Restaurant Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Barburrito for . The deal was made on 12-Jul-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Barburrito 12-Jul-2022 Merger/Acquisition Restaurants and Bars
Wagamama 24-Dec-2018 Merger/Acquisition Restaurants and Bars
Ottimate 20-Mar-2017 Early Stage VC Business/Productivity Software
Brunning & Price 01-Oct-2007 Merger/Acquisition Restaurants and Bars
Living Ventures 31-Mar-2005 Secondary Transaction - Private Restaurants and Bars
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The Restaurant Group Exits (1)

The Restaurant Group’s most recent exit was on 31-Mar-2005 from Living Ventures. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Living Ventures 31-Mar-2005 Completed
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The Restaurant Group Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Barburrito London, United Kingdom 2005
Wagamama London, United Kingdom 1992
Brunning & Price Chester, United Kingdom 1989
Chiquito Eastleigh, United Kingdom 1984

The Restaurant Group FAQs

  • When was The Restaurant Group founded?

    The Restaurant Group was founded in 1954.

  • Where is The Restaurant Group headquartered?

    The Restaurant Group is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of The Restaurant Group?

    The Restaurant Group has 15,189 total employees.

  • What industry is The Restaurant Group in?

    The Restaurant Group’s primary industry is Holding Companies.

  • Is The Restaurant Group a private or public company?

    The Restaurant Group is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of The Restaurant Group?

    The current valuation of The Restaurant Group is .

  • What is The Restaurant Group’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for The Restaurant Group is .

  • How much funding has The Restaurant Group raised over time?

    The Restaurant Group has raised $612M.

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