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Scottish Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Britain's ‘cheapest chippy' is selling world-famous feast for just 7p TODAY – but you'll have to be quick
The offer is available at one of the UK's most popular resorts PLAICE TO BE Britain's 'cheapest chippy' is selling world-famous feast for just 7p TODAY – but you'll have to be quick HUNDREDS of people are expected to queue up to enjoy fish and chips today for just 7p at Britain's "cheapest chippy". The British classic is available at a 1928 price point for one day only. 2 A famous chippy is slashing its prices today Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 Harry Ramsden's in Brighton is offering fish and chips for 7p Credit: Alamy Harry Ramsden's is offering the bargain deal at its Brighton branch, exclusive for takeaway orders. The offer is part of its "grand re-opening" but customers will have to be quick. The promotion also marks the launch of their new, "heritage-inspired" menu. On July 19, at midday, the seafront shop will be serving its "world-famous" fish and chips at the throwback price of 7p. This deal is takeaway only, with just one portion per person, and a total of 500 portions available. According to the restaurant, 7p represents the original price for a portion of fish and chips when Harry Ramsden opened his first takeaway in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, in 1928. In an Instagram post on July 14, Harry Ramsden's said: "We're bringing the golden age of fish and chips to Brighton. "To celebrate our grand re-opening after a beautiful renovation, and the launch of our brand new, heritage-inspired menu, we're putting the clocks back to where it all began … 1928. "Join us from midday this Saturday as we serve up our world famous fish and chips for just 7p a portion. Yes, really! "We're bringing back the original beef dripping recipe that made Harry Ramsden a legend, at the original price." Farewell to a Community Icon: Visocchi's and More (1) The post also announced fun activities for those dining in, including a spin-to-win wheel with prizes such as free cocktails, half-price mains, and free desserts. The popular chain took over the prominent Brighton premises near to the Palace Pier in 2000. The restaurant closed for almost two weeks in May for renovations that included the installation of several new signs outside the building. Permission for these external renovations was granted by Brighton and Hove City Council on June 30. The new exterior is a slightly darker red than before, with white lines now running around the building above the windows. The main three-storey part of the building is a remodelling of the original Victorian buildings on the site, with facades dating from between 1922 and the late 1930s.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Major UK toy brand shuts 29 stores and axes employees as it blames one thing
The famous toy retailer now runs 11 stores across the UK and 176 branches worldwide and has reduced its UK workforce from 435 to 401 Hamleys closed 29 stores during its most recent financial year and cut the number of employees in its business. The number of workers was reduced from 435 to 401. It comes after Hamleys shut 40 shops in the previous 12 months, blaming pressures from inflation. But in better news, Hamleys also opened 22 new sites in its last financial year. The famous toy retailer now runs 11 stores across the UK and 176 branches worldwide. Hamleys' turnover rose from £51.4million to £53.3million in 2024, according to its latest financial figures reported on Companies House. Its pre-tax profits climbed to £3.7million, up from £673,000 from the previous year, and its UK sales increased from £43.9million to £45.9million. Hamleys was established in London in 1760 and is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest toy retailer globally. It has been owned by Reliance Industries, an Indian conglomerate, since 2018. In a statement, the board said: "We had a strong year, driven primarily by franchise royalties, and we're optimistic about continued growth from it with [the] introduction of new territories along with organic growth of existing territories. "The UK retail market remains challenging going into 2025 as consumer spending continues to be impacted by inflationary pressures." It added: "As a result, we remain cautiously optimistic on business growth with a continuous focus on cost optimisation to ensure the profitability of the group. "The group is continuously striving to improve the customer experience and proposition across all formats to ensure long-term sustainability of the business. "We remain focused in identifying opportunities for future growth and implementing a robust digital strategy is a key growth driver for the UK in 2025. "The strategic review undertaken in 2024 to improve customer experience and proposition across all formats, introduction of new products and services, continued overseas growth and entry into new proprietary and franchise markets has delivered positive results for the group in 2024." It comes after fish and chip shop chain Deep Blue Restaurants revealed it sold off nine of its branches. The restaurant chain parted ways with these sites between October 2024 and May 2025. Deep Blue Restaurants also owns Harry Ramden's, having purchased the company from Boparan Restaurant Group six years ago in 2019. The funds from the sale of the nine Deep Blue Restaurants were used to refurbish some Harry Ramsden's locations, as well as marketing campaigns. The company has 16 Deep Blue restaurants and eight Harry Ramsden's sites, according to its website.
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Owner of UK's largest fish and chips chain shuts nine restaurants
The funds from the sale of the nine restaurants were used to refurbish some Harry Ramsden's locations, as well as marketing campaigns Fish and chip shop chain Deep Blue Restaurants has sold off nine of its branches. The restaurant chain parted ways with these sites between October 2024 and May 2025 in order to generate more money for another of its well-known brands. Deep Blue Restaurants also owns Harry Ramden's, having purchased the company from Boparan Restaurant Group six years ago in 2019. The funds from the sale of the nine Deep Blue Restaurants were used to refurbish some Harry Ramsden's locations, as well as marketing campaigns. The company has 16 Deep Blue restaurants and eight Harry Ramsden's sites, according to its website. Deep Blue Restaurants saw its turnover fall by 2.5% to £22.9million, while its gross profit dropped 1.2% to £15.8million in the year ended 24 September 2024. But its pre-tax losses also fell to £2.2million, down from a £3.6million loss the previous year. The group secured £5.57million debt funding between October 2024 and February 2025. James Fleming, the group's chief executive, wrote in the latest accounts: 'As in prior years, global events, the cost of living crisis and food cost inflation continued to present headwinds to trading in the first three quarters of FY 2025. 'Despite this, performance has been robust. Looking at the sites on a like for like basis (to account for the disposal of some stores) the group is trading in line with the budget set at the start of the year. 'Continued success with the franchising and licensing of the Harry Ramsden's brand has further driven revenue and profitability across the group. 'Management continue to focus on developing this element of the business, and there have been further new contract wins into 2025.' It comes after TGI Fridays revealed it has launched a new UK menu following a major rescue deal that was made last year. The UK operator of TGI collapsed into administration in September last year - but the brand was saved when it was acquired by private equity firms Breal Capital and Calveton UK. However, the deal only saved 51 restaurants - meaning 35 restaurants had to shut down and around 1,000 members of staff were made redundant. TGI - which is known for its US-themed dishes and cocktails - now has 49 restaurants and around 2,500 members of staff. In an update today, TGI said it has undergone a significant transformation since being bought out of administration in October. TGI Fridays first opened in New York in 1965 with a party-led theme and continues to operate a string of restaurants in the US. It then opened its first restaurant in the UK in the 1980s and has been a popular destination for birthday parties and cocktail nights for the last 40 years.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Britain's largest fish and chip chain shuts NINE restaurants in major shake-up – is one going near you?
BRITAIN'S largest fish and chip chain has sold off nine of its popular restaurants. The sale is part of a major shake-up for the brand, as it shifts its focus to another popular restaurant chain that it owns. 3 3 Deep Blue Restaurants is the largest operator of fish and chip restaurants in the UK and owns several well-known brands. It bought the popular chain Harry Ramsden's in 2019 and has decided to shift its focus to that rapidly growing brand. As part of the overhaul, the company's latest accounts have revealed that it has sold nine Deep Blue Restaurants. The eateries were sold between October 2024 and May 2025 and the money raised has been channeled into Harry Ramsden's restaurants. The funds were used to refurbish some of Harry Ramsden's restaurants, as well as funding several national and international marketing campaigns. Deep Blue Restaurants has been battling a drop in sales over the last year, with its turnover falling by 2.5 per cent in September 2024. Despite its successful efforts in securing £5.57 million in debt funding between October 2024 and February 2025, the company has pushed ahead with its strategic shakeup. Writing in his firm's accounts, James Fleming, the group's Chief Executive, said: 'As in prior years, global events, the cost of living crisis and food cost inflation continued to present headwinds to trading in the first three quarters of FY 2025. 'Despite this, performance has been robust. Looking at the sites on a like for like basis (to account for the disposal of some stores) the group is trading in line with the budget set at the start of the year. 'Continued success with the franchising and licensing of the Harry Ramsden's brand has further driven revenue and profitability across the group. Costa Coffee Shuts Whitstable Branch: What Shop Closures Mean for UK High Streets 'Management continue to focus on developing this element of the business, and there have been further new contract wins into 2025.' The news comes as TGI Fridays announced its return to the high street, after being saved from administration. The company's bosses have said that a 'full brand reset' is now underway, with 70 per cent of its grill items being reworked. A greater focus will be placed on its Americana aesthetic and theatre theme. TGI Fridays has been a mainstay on UK high streets since 1986, but has encountered falling sales over recent years. 35 of its restaurants were closed, making 1000 members of staff redundant. However, Breal Capital and Calveton UK has acquired its remaining 51 restaurants. Julie McEwan, chief executive of TGI Fridays UK, said: "This is an exciting moment for TGI Fridays - a full brand reset that reinforces everything people have always loved about us. "TGI Fridays has a rich heritage of bold flavour, high-energy hospitality and unforgettable celebrations - and we've gone back to those roots to bring that magic into a new era. "Over the past eight months, we've restructured the business, invested in our incredible team, and rebuilt our offer around quality, value and experience." Deep Blue Restaurants have been approached for comment by The Sun. 3
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Britain's largest fish and chip chain shuts NINE restaurants in major shake-up – is one going near you?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S largest fish and chip chain has sold off nine of its popular restaurants. The sale is part of a major shake-up for the brand, as it shifts its focus to another popular restaurant chain that it owns. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 KXC31W The Harry Ramsden Fish and Chips Restaurant at Bournemouth seafront during evening light against blue sky in January 2018, Dorset, England, UK Credit: Alamy 3 Barry Moran undertakes, and fails, the Harry Ramsden Challenge. Credit: Crispin Rodwell - The Sun Dublin Deep Blue Restaurants is the largest operator of fish and chip restaurants in the UK and owns several well-known brands. It bought the popular chain Harry Ramsden's in 2019 and has decided to shift its focus to that rapidly growing brand. As part of the overhaul, the company's latest accounts have revealed that it has sold nine Deep Blue Restaurants. The eateries were sold between October 2024 and May 2025 and the money raised has been channeled into Harry Ramsden's restaurants. The funds were used to refurbish some of Harry Ramsden's restaurants, as well as funding several national and international marketing campaigns. Deep Blue Restaurants has been battling a drop in sales over the last year, with its turnover falling by 2.5 per cent in September 2024. Despite its successful efforts in securing £5.57 million in debt funding between October 2024 and February 2025, the company has pushed ahead with its strategic shakeup. Writing in his firm's accounts, James Fleming, the group's Chief Executive, said: 'As in prior years, global events, the cost of living crisis and food cost inflation continued to present headwinds to trading in the first three quarters of FY 2025. 'Despite this, performance has been robust. Looking at the sites on a like for like basis (to account for the disposal of some stores) the group is trading in line with the budget set at the start of the year. 'Continued success with the franchising and licensing of the Harry Ramsden's brand has further driven revenue and profitability across the group. Costa Coffee Shuts Whitstable Branch: What Shop Closures Mean for UK High Streets 'Management continue to focus on developing this element of the business, and there have been further new contract wins into 2025.' The news comes as TGI Fridays announced its return to the high street, after being saved from administration. The company's bosses have said that a 'full brand reset' is now underway, with 70 per cent of its grill items being reworked. A greater focus will be placed on its Americana aesthetic and theatre theme. TGI Fridays has been a mainstay on UK high streets since 1986, but has encountered falling sales over recent years. 35 of its restaurants were closed, making 1000 members of staff redundant. However, Breal Capital and Calveton UK has acquired its remaining 51 restaurants. Julie McEwan, chief executive of TGI Fridays UK, said: "This is an exciting moment for TGI Fridays - a full brand reset that reinforces everything people have always loved about us. "TGI Fridays has a rich heritage of bold flavour, high-energy hospitality and unforgettable celebrations - and we've gone back to those roots to bring that magic into a new era. "Over the past eight months, we've restructured the business, invested in our incredible team, and rebuilt our offer around quality, value and experience." Deep Blue Restaurants have been approached for comment by The Sun.
