It is a reality now, all but three of Jamie Oliver’s 25 UK (United Kingdom) restaurants are closing down, and an estimate of 1,000 jobs will be lost after the famous restaurant chain called in administrators.
The company, which includes 22 Jamie’s Italian outlets, plus the Fifteen and Barbecoa restaurants in London and Jamie’s Diner at Gatwick airport, appointed executives at advisory firm KPMG as administrators on Tuesday.
Only three outlets at Gatwick airport, which include the last Jamie’s Diner, will remain open as the appointed administrators seek a potential buyer.
In an interview, Oliver said: “I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the staff and our suppliers who have put their hearts and souls into this business for over a decade. I appreciate how difficult this is for everyone affected.”
At Jamie’s Italian official UK website, a notice is published in regards to its insolvency:
Various news media are actively covering the closing down news..
Source: ITV News (YouTube)
However, business seems as usual at Jamie’s Italian Singapore, as they are still posting job ads on their official Facebook page..
No news are reported yet, as per press time.
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Jamie’s Italian was founded by Jamie Oliver (a famous cooking host on TV) and his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, in Oxford, 2008. Since then it has grown to more than 60 restaurants worldwide, with plans for even more in towns, cities and countries around the world – but that’s not even half the story…
