The Scotsman

Healthier outlook: Frankie & Benny’s owner nursing lower sales and profits but new vegan and vegetarian dishes set to provide a boost

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Frankie & Benny’s owner The Restaurant Group has unveiled falling sales and profits, but is banking on healthier vegan and vegetarian dishes to boost its performanc­e this year. The company, which also owns brands including Garfunkel’s, Joe’s Kitchen and Chiquito, reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £56.7 million in 2017, down from £77.1m. Sales fell 4.4 per cent to £679.3m and dropped 3 per cent on a like-for-like basis. Boss Andy Mccue is oversee ing a turnaround which has seen a revamp of pricing, food quality and marketing. The firm is now planning to launch an “extended range of healthy dishes”, upgrading vegan options.

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