Wagamama Closing Dublin Bracches

dixiefly

Not sure where to put this but will be sorry to see it go,

https://www.independent.ie/business/three-branches-of-wagamama-close-in-dublin/a1611971536.html

In a statement today, Press Up said the joint receivers of Portalon had failed to reach agreement with Wagamama UK for the continued operation of the franchise in Ireland.

It said the joint receivers and the Press Up group would liaise with workers currently employed at the three Wagamama locations in Dublin to discuss the implications of the move. There are currently 106 employees, both full time and part-time, in Portalon Ltd.

“The joint receivers will enter a consultation period with all staff,” the statement said. “The Press Up hospitality group will play an important role in these discussions and the hope is to redeploy as many of the affected staff members as possible across the wider group.”

The statement added that Press Up has come to an agreement with the landlords of the South King Street and Blanchardstown branches of Wagamama for the venues to remain within the group.

“Following the termination of the Wagamama franchise agreement, it has been determined that the Press Up group is not in a position to continue to trade at Dundrum Town Centre,” the statement added.

It remains to be seen what Wagamama now plans for its franchise operations in Ireland, and whether it attempts to continue at Dundrum with a new operator. The brand is ultimately owned by The Restaurant Group, a British firm that also has other brands.

Trigger Happy

Sad to see our local Wagamama go. And Elephant and Castle at risk.

It's just so hard these days for restaurants to deliver good food and service at a price that customers will be happy to pay.

gmisk

I haven't been one for I would say a year or so but always seemed to be pretty busy when I was in one. At least there is something else going in 2 of the the 3 locations.