Just Gladwins

Acting on behalf of owner and executive chef, Peter Gladwin, Christie + Co has completed the sale of the 90-cover Just Gladwins restaurant, situated on the corner of Minster Court in the heart of the city of London.

Simply Simpsons

Christie + Co sold the Michelin-starred Simply Simpsons in Kenilworth on behalf of celebrity chef Andreas Antona, to Midland Assured Group. The property was home to the original Simpsons restaurant before the chef acquired his larger second site, which also offers accommodation, in Edgbaston.

The Shire Group acquires Smollensky’s

Acting on behalf of The Shire Group, Christie + Co, has acquired Smollensky’s, the central London chain of restaurants, for £6.5 million. Smollensky’s was founded in 1986 and currently operates 9 restaurants in three formats, Bar & Grill, Metro and Burgershack.

The Shire Group, headed up by Paul Lilley, at present operates 9 restaurants under two brands outside of London: Pastiche Bistro and Le Frog Bistro. The group will continue to operate its newly acquired restaurants under the Smollensky’s brand and has already drawn up an acquisition plan to develop the brand further.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen

Following its recent acquisition of two new restaurants in York and Edinburgh, the rapidly expanding Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has acquired the lease on a third site through Christie + Co, in Leeds. The group continues to assess the suitability of further restaurant opportunities in the north of England and Scotland.

Town Centre Restaurants

Town Centre Restaurants, which operates the Café Giardino, Auberge and Azzurro brands, recently acquired the lease on a 5,500 square foot restaurant unit in Hastings, through Christie + Co.

Christie + Co announces the sale of Just the Bridge

Christie + Co is pleased to announce the sale of the 80-cover Thames-side restaurant, Just the Bridge. The property was sold on behalf of executive chef, Peter Gladwin, to Christian Butler, formerly the senior manager of the Baltic Restaurant Group.

Carluccio’s acquires a new restaurant site

Carluccio’s has acquired the lease on a new 4,800 sq ft restaurant unit through Christie + Co. The property occupies a prominent position in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon’s town centre and previously traded as a 120-cover restaurant with a bar for approximately 30 people.

Loch Fyne Restaurants Ltd

Christie + Co was instructed by Richard Bocock and Richard Guess to find a buyer for a 70-cover restaurant site in the West Sussex town of Midhurst. With a new 20-year lease having commenced in January 2007, the leasehold interest was sold to experienced operators, Loch Fyne, to be converted to one of their renowned seafood restaurants.

Hibiscus Restaurant

Christie + Co is delighted to announce that the sale of the two-Michelin-starred Hibiscus restaurant in Ludlow, Shropshire. The property was sold on behalf of Claude and Claire Bosi to former Raymond Blanc protégé Alan Murchison.

Tragus Ltd acquires Ma Potter’s

Christie + Co acted on behalf of Tragus Ltd - operators of the Café Rouge and Bella Italia brands - in their acquisition of Ma Potter’s Ltd, owners of the Ma Potter’s Chargrill and M.A Potters Bar Restaurant brands for £14.15 million.