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  • Bella Italia owner slashes losses after shedding 700 jobs

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    Losses at the owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie & Benny’s have been slashed after shedding 700 jobs during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Big Table cut its headcount from 4,236 to 3,531 in the 12 months to 27 October, 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show. Over [...]

    The Big Table owns the likes of Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie & Benny’s.
  • Losses widen at Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie and Benny’s owner The Big Table

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    Losses widened at The Big Table, the owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie & Benny's, despite its turnover rising.

    Cafe Rouge is owned by The Big Table. (Getty)

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