Decision by Frankie & Benny’s owner and fashion brands puts thousands of jobs at risk
The Restaurant Group and the fashion brands Monsoon Accessorize and Quiz have announced plans to close branches and renegotiate rents, putting thousands of jobs at risk, and underlining the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors.
The Restaurant Group, which owns the Frankie & Benny’s and Garfunkel’s restaurant chains, will close a further 125 of its sites as it looks to cut costs and rent, putting 3,000 jobs at risk.
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