

9 restaurant chains and shops that won’t reopen after the pandemic
Some have since entered into administration and closed all stores completely, with some chains set to see some (or the majority) of their shops remain closed permanently

5. Warehouse
Warehouse will permanently close all of its stores and online shopping after administrators said they had been unable to secure a rescue deal (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

6. Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley has closed some of its stores permanently after entering into administration (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

7. Frankie and Benny’s
Frankie and Benny’s owner, The Restaurant Group (TRG), is set to permanently close between 100 and 120 restaurants. The majority of these closures will affect Frankie and Benny’s sites. Smaller sister brands such as Garfunkel’s are also affected (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

8. Chiquito
Chiquito, owned by the Restaurant Group, is also set to permanently close the majority of its restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock