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Franchisor rescues Jamie Oliver Gatwick sites

Published: 14 June 2019

A franchisor specialising in international travel hub food retail, Select Service Partners (SSP), has taken over three Jamie Oliver outlets at Gatwick following the collapse of the chef’s restaurant empire.

SSP, which owns franchises Upper Crust, Ritazza and Millie’s Cookies – as well as operating as a multi-unit franchisee running M&S Simply Food stores in train stations and airports – has acquired the airport sites in a move that will save 250 jobs. The Gatwick-based staff, who work across Jamie Oliver’s Diner, Jamie’s Italian and Jamie’s Coffee Lounge, have transferred to SSP as part of the agreement. All of Oliver’s restaurants, excluding the Gatwick branches, were closed immediately following the appointment of KPMG as administrators.

Simon Smith, chief executive of SSP, said: “Jamie’s cafes and restaurants are much loved by customers all around the world, so we’re very excited to be adding the brand to our UK portfolio and increasing our presence at Gatwick Airport.”

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