Harry Ramsden’s snapped up by competitor

Fish and Chips

Iconic fish and chip shop chain Harry Ramsden’s, which was established in West Yorkshire, has been acquired by a competitor.

Deep Blue Restaurants has bought the Harry Ramsden’s brand from the Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG).

The 90-year-old Harry Ramsden brand, which includes outlets in 34 locations across the UK, Ireland and Malaysia, started in Guiseley in West Yorkshire and has since grown to a global name.

BRG  – which owns and operates brands including Ed’s Diner and Giraffe – will retain an interest in the enlarged business.

Deep Blue founder and CEO James Low said:  “We are delighted with this transaction which has accelerated our growth, making us the largest player in the market by a considerable margin. Our immediate focus will be on the integration of the business into the Deep Blue organisation. Our amalgamation with Harry Ramsden’s is a key milestone in our development but we remain committed to exploiting the unparalleled opportunities within the sector for further expansion.”

BRG CEO Tom Crowley added: “This is an important strategic move for BRG and one which enables us to simplify our future business and allow us to focus on the opportunities for our core brands of Giraffe, Ed’s Easy Diner, Fishworks and the roll out of Slim Chickens, whilst still retaining an ongoing interest in the Fish & Chip sector.”

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