Losses fall after restaurants cut jobs

THE parent company of Cafe Rouge, Bella Italia, and Frankie & Benny's has significantly reduced its losses after cutting 700 jobs in the last financial year.

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According to new accounts filed with Companies House, The Big Table Group reduced its headcount from 4,236 to 3,531 between 2023 and 2024.

As a result, the group's pre-tax loss decreased from £13.8 million to £4.4m during the same period. The accounts also show an increase in turnover to £32.5m, up from £31.6m the previous year.