Clapham House predicts swift Q1 growth

Restaurant chain Clapham House has forecast swift growth for the first quarter of its new financial year.

In a trading statement issued today, the company said that the acquisition of sites across its three brands was progressing well.

After opening a Bombay Bicycle Club in Holland Park, London, last month, it plans a further seven openings in London between 1 April and 1 July. The sites include four Bombay Bicycle Club venues, two Gourmet Burger Kitchen sites and one Real Greek Food Company restaurant.

The new acquisitions will take the company's total number of sites to 25.

Chief executive Paul Campbell said: "We have now switched our attention to growing our estate of restaurants and delivery units. This expansion is already gaining momentum and positions us well for the achievement of our plans for the future."

By Tom Bill

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