Franco Manca, the popular UK-based pizza chain, has announced the closure of 16 of its restaurants across the country. The closures, which are set to take place in the coming weeks, will affect around 225 employees, with nine of the sites located in London.
According to Franco Manca, the decision to close these sites has been made as part of a restructuring plan, which has been approved by over 90% of creditors. The chain currently operates 70 restaurants across the UK, and will continue to supply food to supermarkets.
The closures will see the loss of 16 sites across the UK, including locations in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Franco Manca has not yet confirmed the exact dates of the closures, but it is expected that the process will be completed in the near future.
Under UK law, employees affected by the closures will be entitled to redundancy payments and support. Franco Manca has stated that it will be working closely with affected staff to ensure a smooth transition.
The news has left customers and employees alike reeling, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment at the closure of their local Franco Manca site. The chain is yet to confirm whether any of the sites will be reopening in the future.