Mark Jones, CEO of Carluccio's restaurants, pictured at Carluccio's Garrick Street, London. "The rapid decline in sales and then the closure of our restaurants exhausted the company's cash resources, and we have been struggling to make the payroll payment this month.

7234 others named Mark Jones are on LinkedIn. Restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic have recently Before the government's pledge to pay 80% of those workers' salaries, Carluccio's Chief Executive Mark Jones told the BBC the firm "was days away from large-scale closures" without state aid. Carluccio's is an Italian restaurant chain founded in London in 1999. "Mr Jones said he had volunteered not to be paid at all in March.The company's board has been working for the last week on a plan to effectively mothball the business, but keep its staff in employment.One insolvency practitioner said that Carluccio's furloughed staff would still be eligible for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme even if the company was in administration.The news comes just 24 hours after Chiquito's, the brand owned by Restaurant Group, filed for administration, putting more than 1,000 staff at risk of redundancy.Sky News revealed this week that Byron, the burger chain which had also been through a restructuring two years ago, was lining up advisers to help it deal with the impact of the pandemic.Carluccio's has been in financial difficulty before, having over-expanded into questionable locations and agreeing excessive rent deals.In 2018, it undertook a Company Voluntary Arrangement, which resulted in the closure of about 35 restaurants.The company is owned by Landmark Group, a Dubai-based company.Carluccio's could not be reached for comment on Friday.

The chain expanded, initially across southeast England, and subsequently across the UK. In 1991, Antonio Carluccio and his then wife opened an Italian food shop, named Carluccio's. Coronavirus: Hospitality industry 'faces thousands of closures' Coronavirus: Closure of pubs, clubs and restaurants ordered Jones told The Caterer: "The entire restaurant sector is facing unprecedented challenges and Carluccio's is no exception. "I realise this is going to be a terrible shock to all of you," he wrote. Carluccio's has entered administration, putting up to 2,000 workers at risk of losing their jobs.

Carluccio's staff expressed anger after they were only given half their salary for March, as the firm waits for the furlough scheme to start. Carluccio's was founded in 1999. In a note to employees at the time, boss Mark Jones … In a note to staff earlier this week, Mark Jones, Carluccio's chief executive, told them they would receive only half their usual pay for March. Coronavirus: 2,000 jobs at risk as Carluccio's lines up administrator Antonio Carluccio founded the chain in 1999

Since then, chief executive Mark Jones – who conceded that the chain’s problems stemmed from “opening too many restaurants in too many marginal sites” – has spearheaded a new strategy named ‘Project Fresca’, which involves the transformation of selected restaurants and is funded from £10m private investment.

These are difficult and very challenging times for we are doing absolutely everything we can and the Carluccio's board is in constant talks with its stakeholders to determine a … Image caption Antonio Carluccio founded the chain in 1999 . These are external links and will open in a new window Mark Jones President/CEO at Miami Industrial Trucks Inc. Dayton, Ohio Area. "FRP is working with the directors of Carluccio's to consider all options for the company in the current climate," a spokesperson for the administrator said. History. United Kingdom.

Prezzo and Byron also used CVAs to close restaurants while Jamie's Italian The chain was founded more than 20 years ago by celebrity chef and restaurateur Antonio Carluccio, who died aged 80 in 2017.More beauty treatments, small wedding receptions and live indoor shows can resume this weekend. Carluccio's has faced some difficult times in recent years, Like many in the casual dining sector, it has felt the brunt of a fall in consumer spending, combined with higher business rates, and increases in the National Living Wage. Carluccio's owns and operates a restaurant that offers spaghetti, salads and desserts. City editor These are external links and will open in a new windowItalian restaurant chain Carluccio's is facing collapse, after warning it was facing permanent branch closures due to the coronavirus.It is currently working with administrators in a move that could threaten more than 2,000 jobs.Administrator FRP said it was working with Carluccio's to "consider all options" for the restaurant's future. Mark Jones said, “I am excited to be joining Carluccio's at this important time and look forward to working with the team to continue to develop the brand, ensuring a great experience for our customers.” Andrew Campbell added, “Carluccio’s is an iconic brand with a strong heritage.

In 1999, the first "Carluccio's Caffè" was opened in Market Place, London. CARLUCCIO'S has been bought in a rescue deal to save 30 restaurants - but a further 40 restaurants will close with 1,000 jobs lost.

Antonio Carluccio died in 2017. Mark Jones CEO at Carluccio's. Mark Jones. Carluccio's' headquarters is located in London, England, GB WC2E 9EB. Pic: Richard Barker/Shutterstock