NOHO PARTNERS PLC’S INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY–30 SEPTEMBER 2021:
EBIT turned positive – a strong outlook for the rest of the year
NoHo Partners PlcINTERIM REPORT 9 November 2021 at
8:15NOHO PARTNERS PLC’S INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY–30
SEPTEMBER 2021EBIT turned positive – a strong
outlook for the rest of the yearNoHo Partners achieved a
good result in the third quarter of 2021 in spite of the restaurant
restrictions that were in effect. As restrictions were gradually
lifted, customer demand recovered quickly in all of the Group’s
operating countries. Turnover in July-September 2021 grew by
10 per cent year-on-year and amounted to more than 80 per cent of
the turnover in the pre-pandemic comparison period in 2019.
Operating cash flow was positive in each month and totalled
approximately MEUR 7.5 for the review period. EBIT amounted to MEUR
3.9 representing 6.4 per cent of turnover.
Turnover in October 2021 exceeded the level of October 2019 and
operating cash flow doubled compared to the reference period in
2019 and exceeded MEUR 3. Based on consumer demand and the good
advance booking situation of the Group’s restaurants, NoHo Partners
estimates that turnover for the final quarter of the year 2021 will
be approximately MEUR 70 and operating cash flow will exceed MEUR
10.JULY–SEPTEMBER 2021 IN BRIEF
- Turnover increased by 10.5% to MEUR 61.9 (MEUR 56.0).
- EBIT increased by 34.5% to MEUR 3.9 (MEUR 2.9).
- The EBIT percentage was 6.4% (5.2%), an increase of 21.8%.
- The result for the financial period was MEUR 1.3 (MEUR 0.4), an
increase of 200.5%.
- Earnings per share were EUR 0.04 (EUR 0.01), an increase of
323.3%.
- Operating cash flow increased by 36.6% to MEUR 7.5 (MEUR
5.5).
JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2021 IN BRIEF
- Turnover declined by 6.9% to MEUR 116.5 (MEUR 125.2).
- EBIT increased by 37.2% to MEUR -7.6 (MEUR -12.1).
- The EBIT percentage was -6.5% (-9.7%), an increase of
32.6%.
- The result for the financial period was MEUR -13.7 (MEUR
-17.6), an increase of 22.3%.
- Earnings per share were EUR -0.63 (EUR -0.90), an increase of
29.7%.
- Operating cash flow fell by 25.4% to MEUR 1.5 (MEUR 2.0).
- The gearing ratio excluding the impact of IFRS 16 liabilities
was 223.7%. Interest-bearing net liabilities excluding the impact
of IFRS 16 amounted to MEUR 159.2. IFRS 16 liabilities totalled
MEUR 158.9. The gearing ratio including the impact of IFRS 16 was
481.6%.
- Government grants for January–September 2021 totalled
approximately MEUR 9.2: Finland approximately MEUR 3.8, Denmark
approximately MEUR 2.5 and Norway approximately MEUR 2.9.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE REVIEW PERIOD
- Restaurant restrictions in Finland were tightened again in
July, when several regions were classified as being in the
acceleration phase. Uusimaa, Pirkanmaa and Southwest Finland were
classified as being in the acceleration phase at the beginning of
August. Restrictions were eased regionally in September.
- In Denmark, restaurant restrictions were lifted completely on
10 September 2021.
- In Norway, restaurant restrictions were lifted completely on 25
September 2021.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD
- Restaurant restrictions were eased in Finland at the beginning
of October 2021. In regions in the acceleration phase, restrictions
on alcohol service hours, opening hours and customer capacity were
lifted completely. In regions in the community transmission phase,
alcohol service hours and opening hours were extended and the
prohibition of karaoke and dancing was lifted throughout the
country.
- A COVID-19 passport was implemented in Finland on 16 October
2021. NoHo Partners started using the COVID-19 passport at a few of
its nightclubs as an alternative to the restaurant restrictions in
the community transmission phase.
- The Finnish Government extended the validity of the decree
restricting the operations of restaurants until 15 November
2021.
SUMMARYThe market changes caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic and the strict restriction measures concerning
the restaurant industry had a significant impact on the Group’s
result in January–September 2021. In the third quarter, when the
restrictions were gradually lifted, demand was strong in all of the
Group’s operating countries.
The Group’s turnover in July–September 2021 was approximately
MEUR 61.9, representing growth of about 10.5 per cent compared to
the corresponding period in 2020 and amounting to roughly 80.7 per
cent of the turnover in the corresponding period in 2019, before
the COVID-19 pandemic. Turnover in January–September 2021 was MEUR
116.5, which represents 93.1 per cent of the corresponding period
in 2020 and 59.0 per cent of the corresponding period in 2019. The
Group estimates that it lost approximately MEUR 90 in turnover due
to the COVID-19 pandemic in January–September 2021.
Operating cash flow was MEUR 7.5 in July–September 2021 and MEUR
1.5 in January–September. In July–September 2021, the Group’s EBIT
turned positive, amounting to approximately MEUR 3.9, with the EBIT
percentage being 6.4%. The Group’s EBIT for January–September 2021
was approximately MEUR 7.6 in the negative. The cost saving
measures implemented in response to the pandemic are reflected in a
clear improvement in relative profitability compared to the
reference periods in 2019 and 2020.
The Group recognised approximately MEUR 0.7 in financial support
from the Finnish, Danish and Norwegian governments for the period 1
July–30 September 2021 and approximately MEUR 9.2 for the period 1
January–30 September 2021. Reductions in rent totalled
approximately MEUR 2.0 in January–September 2021.
The Group’s turnover in October 2021 was approximately MEUR 24,
which is an increase of roughly 95 per cent compared to the
corresponding period in 2020 and exceeds the turnover of the
corresponding period in 2019 by more than 10 per cent. Operating
cash flow exceeded MEUR 3 in in October.
Based on the current estimate on the development of the
operating environment, turnover in November 2021 is expected to be
more than MEUR 23 and operating cash flow is expected to be more
than MEUR 3.
Turnover in December 2021 is expected to be more than MEUR 23
and operating cash flow is expected to be more than MEUR 3.
In a normal operating environment in the restaurant business,
most of the profits are made during the second half of the year due
to the seasonal nature of the business.
REVIEW BY THE CEO: AKU VIKSTRÖM
Our business continued its recovery in the third quarter and we
achieved a good result thanks to demand being stronger than
expected. Turnover grew by 10 per cent year-on-year and amounted to
more than 80 per cent of the turnover in the pre-pandemic
comparison period in 2019. Operating cash flow was positive in each
month and totalled approximately MEUR 7.5 for the review period.
EBIT for the quarter turned positive and was 6.4 per cent of
turnover, which can be considered a good level in light of the
circumstances.
The entertainment venue business resumed during the review
period after restrictions on alcohol service were lifted in
Finland. The much-discussed COVID-19 passport was implemented at a
few of our nightclubs and the experiences around it were positive
for the most part. It will be an important tool for the future
should there be a need to tighten restaurant restrictions due to
the COVID-19 situation. We now know that we will be able to operate
our business relatively normally when the COVID-19 passport is in
use.
There has been a clear turn in our international business. As
the restrictions were lifted, our business in Norway returned to
strong profit performance. Opening in Oslo has got off to a great
start and the rest of the year looks promising. We also achieved a
long-awaited turnaround in Denmark, where we achieved an
operationally good EBITDA level for the second consecutive quarter.
Our portfolio renewal and cost saving measures are reflected in the
improved business model in Denmark.
We have been able to start reducing our debt thanks to our
positive cash flow and the continued sale of our holdings in Eezy.
During the past quarter, we sold shareholdings in Eezy for MEUR 2.4
and recognised a capital gain of MEUR 0.6 for the quarter from
these sales. Our net debt fell below MEUR 160 at the end of the
third quarter. After the review period, we made an additional loan
repayment of MEUR 8.7, which means that our loan amortisation
programme is ahead of schedule.
The outlook and expectations for the high season at the end of
the year are positive. At the beginning of November, our booking
situation represented 76% of the actual figures for 2019. Thanks to
the promising booking situation and good consumer demand, we
estimate that our turnover for the final quarter will be
approximately MEUR 70 and our operating cash flow will exceed MEUR
10. Nevertheless, we remain prepared to react to quick changes in
the market environment.
Last but not least, I want to take this opportunity to put the
spotlight on all of the NoHo employees who have made an important
contribution during the difficult period that has lasted almost two
years. In our personnel survey conducted in September, 86 per cent
of the respondents were very satisfied or fairly satisfied with
NoHo as a workplace. Our high job satisfaction, along with the
competence and commitment of our people, are our most important
competitive advantages as we enter the most important season of the
year.
Aku Vikström, CEO
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The Market
Demand recovered quickly in the third quarter as restaurant
restrictions were gradually lifted. Nevertheless, the year has been
very difficult for the restaurant industry and the determined
adjustment of costs has continued. Customer demand has been strong
as restrictions have been gradually lifted. The Group’s future
profit performance will be influenced by the development of the
epidemiological situation, the restrictions imposed by the
authorities and the vaccination coverage.
New Profit Guidance Effective from 9
November 2021:
NoHo Partners estimates that, in the final quarter of 2021, the
Group will achieve a total turnover of approximately MEUR 70 and
the turnover for the full financial year 2021 will amount to
approximately MEUR 190.
The Group’s operating cash flow is estimated to be more than
MEUR 10 in the positive in the final quarter of 2021 and
approximately MEUR 12 in the positive for the full financial year
2021.
NoHo Partners will update its guidance for 2022 in connection
with the financial statements release for 2021.
Restrictions on business activities, potential changes to the
restrictions and their effect on customer demand, the development
of vaccination coverage as well as the global economic uncertainty
may have an impact on the Group’s turnover and financial result in
the near future.
Previous Profit Guidance (10 August 2021):
At this time, the company will not issue a turnover and
profitability forecast for 2021 due to the uncertain market
situation. The financial impact of the pandemic on the Group’s
business and outlook cannot be fully determined at present.
The profit guidance for 2021 will be updated when visibility is
improved and the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
operating environment and the Group’s business can be assessed more
accurately. Restrictions on business activities, potential changes
to the restrictions and their effect on customer demand,
vaccination coverage as well as the global economic uncertainty
will have a significant impact on the Group’s turnover and
financial result for the remainder of 2021.
The company will also provide monthly reports on the development
of its business during these exceptional
circumstances.Financial TargetsThe Group’s
long-term financial targets for the strategy period 2022–2024 were
published on 11 June 2021.
The Group aims to achieve a turnover of approximately MEUR 400
and an EBIT margin of approximately 10 per cent during 2024. At the
same time, the aim of the company is for the ratio of net debt to
operating cash flow, adjusted for IFRS 16 lease liability, to be
under 3. The objective of the company is to pay dividends during
the strategy period.
According to a management estimate published on 11 June 2021,
the turnover of NoHo Partners Group in 2022 will be approximately
MEUR 280 with the current units and approximately MEUR 400 as a
whole in 2024. It is estimated that approximately MEUR 50 of the
expected growth of approximately MEUR 120 will come from Norway,
approximately MEUR 30 from the scaling of Friends & Brgrs
business operations, approximately MEUR 30 from large and
profitable urban projects and approximately MEUR 10 from the
Group’s other businesses.
KEY FIGURES |
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NoHo Partners Group, total |
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(EUR 1,000) |
1 Jul.–30 Sep. 2021 |
1 Jul.–30
Sep. 2020 |
1 Jan.–30 Sep.
2021 |
1 Jan.–30 Sep. 2020 |
1 Jan.–31 Dec.
2020 |
KEY FIGURES, ENTIRE GROUP |
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Turnover |
61,888 |
56,024 |
116,540 |
125,156 |
156,771 |
EBIT |
3,938 |
2,928 |
-7,600 |
-12,108 |
-23,880 |
EBIT, % |
6.4% |
5.2% |
-6.5% |
-9.7% |
-15.2% |
Result of the financial period |
1,347 |
448 |
-13,665 |
-17,582 |
-29,469 |
Earnings per share (EUR) for the review period attributable to the
owners of the Company |
0.04 |
0.01 |
-0.63 |
-0.90 |
-1.44 |
Operating cash flow, EUR |
7,531 |
5,512 |
1,520 |
2,037 |
-5,124 |
Interest-bearing net liabilities excluding IFRS 16 impact, EUR |
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159,248 |
148,570 |
163,431 |
Gearing ratio excluding IFRS 16 impact, % |
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223.7% |
156.6% |
192.0% |
Interest-bearing net liabilities, EUR |
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318,168 |
296,464 |
316,621 |
Gearing ratio, % |
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481.6% |
317.5% |
391.0% |
Equity ratio, % |
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14.6% |
20.5% |
18.1% |
Return on investment, % (p.a.) |
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-2.4% |
-4.0% |
-5.9% |
Adjusted net finance costs*, EUR |
3,138 |
2,492 |
9,472 |
6,926 |
10,197 |
Material margin, % |
74.1% |
73.3% |
73.5% |
72.8% |
72.0% |
Personnel expenses, % |
32.1% |
32.5% |
36.4% |
37.1% |
38.0% |
* The changed calculation formula is shown in the section
“Calculation formulas for key figures” at the end of the interim
report.
TURNOVER IN THE BUSINESS AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT
BUSINESS |
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1 Jul.–30 Sep.
2021 |
1 Jul.–30
Sep. 2020 |
1 Jan.–30 Sep.
2021 |
1 Jan.–30 Sep.
2020 |
1 Jan.–31 Dec.
2020 |
Restaurants |
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Turnover (MEUR) |
22.5 |
20.0 |
43.5 |
44.3 |
58.0 |
Percentage of the total turnover |
36.4% |
35.7% |
37.3% |
35.4% |
37.0% |
Change in turnover |
12.5% |
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-1.8% |
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Units, number |
76 |
75 |
76 |
75 |
77 |
Turnover/unit (MEUR) |
0.30 |
0.27 |
0.57 |
0.59 |
0.75 |
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Entertainment venues |
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Turnover (MEUR) |
18.1 |
19.1 |
29.9 |
38.2 |
43.9 |
Percentage of the total turnover |
29.3% |
34.1% |
25.6% |
30.6% |
28.0% |
Change in turnover |
-5.1% |
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-21.8% |
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Units, number |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
67 |
Turnover/unit (MEUR) |
0.29 |
0.30 |
0.47 |
0.61 |
0.66 |
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Fast casual restaurants |
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Turnover (MEUR) |
11.3 |
9.9 |
28.4 |
22.3 |
31.2 |
Percentage of the total turnover |
18.2% |
17.7% |
24.4% |
17.8% |
19.9% |
Change in turnover |
14.1% |
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27.5% |
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Units, number |
52 |
54 |
52 |
54 |
53 |
Turnover/unit (MEUR) |
0.22 |
0.18 |
0.55 |
0.41 |
0.59 |
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International restaurants |
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Turnover (MEUR) |
10.0 |
7.0 |
14.7 |
20.3 |
23.6 |
Percentage of the total turnover |
16.1% |
12.5% |
12.6% |
16.2% |
15.1% |
Change in turnover |
42.4% |
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-27.5% |
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Units, number |
39 |
40 |
39 |
40 |
40 |
Turnover/unit (MEUR) |
0.26 |
0.18 |
0.38 |
0.51 |
0.59 |
CASH FLOW, INVESTMENTS AND FINANCING
The Group’s operating net cash flow in January–September 2021
was MEUR 26.3 (MEUR 12.9).
Growth investments made in the third quarter of 2021 included
the opening of the restaurants Hook and Haukilahden Helmi in Espoo,
the opening of Restaurant Chéri in Helsinki and the opening of
entertainment venue Campingen in Stavanger, Norway.
The Group’s gearing ratio excluding the impact of IFRS 16
liabilities was 223.7%. Interest-bearing net liabilities excluding
the impact of IFRS 16 amounted to MEUR 159.2. IFRS 16 liabilities
totalled MEUR 158.9. The Group’s interest-bearing net liabilities
(including IFRS 16 liabilities) at the end of September 2021 were
MEUR 318.2 (MEUR 296.5). Adjusted net finance costs in
January–September 2021 were MEUR 9.5 (MEUR 6.9). The equity ratio
was 14.6% (20.5%) and the gearing ratio was 481.6% (317.5%).
THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE GROUP’S
BUSINESS
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the
Group’s business since March 2020. The spread of the pandemic, the
restrictions imposed by the Finnish Government on the restaurant
industry to mitigate it and the impacts of the pandemic on customer
demand have had a highly negative effect on NoHo Partners’ business
operations and financial results. As the ultimate duration and
overall impacts of the pandemic are difficult to predict, its
effects on NoHo Partners’ future turnover, result, cash flow and
financial position may deviate from the current estimates and
assumptions of the management. The Group has
taken determined action to reduce the pandemic’s impacts,
uncertainties and risks and to secure the Group’s financial
position and sufficient financing.
In the first half of 2021, the Group operated in a strictly
restricted or closed business environment in all of its operating
countries. In the third quarter, the restrictions were relaxed in
Finland and gradually lifted in Denmark and Norway.
In Finland, the strict restaurant restrictions
were eased at the end of June, when the restrictions on the number
of customers, alcohol service hours and opening hours were lifted
for areas in the baseline phase of the pandemic. Only Uusimaa
remained in the acceleration phase, where alcohol service in
restaurants was allowed until midnight and restaurants could stay
open until 1:00 a.m. Restaurant restrictions were tightened again
in late July, when several regions were classified as being in the
acceleration phase. In the beginning of August, Uusimaa and
Pirkanmaa, among others, were designated as being in the community
transmission phase.
Restaurant restrictions were eased effective from the beginning
of October. In regions in the acceleration phase of the pandemic,
restrictions on opening hours and alcohol service hours were lifted
completely. Consequently, regions in the baseline and acceleration
phases only have general obligations concerning hygiene and safe
distances. In regions in the community transmission phase – such as
Uusimaa, Ostrobothnia, South Ostrobothnia and Southwest Finland –
alcohol service hours and opening hours were extended by one hour
to midnight and 1:00 a.m. respectively, and the prohibition of
karaoke and dancing was lifted throughout the country. Restaurants
serving alcohol are allowed to use half of their customer capacity
both indoors and outdoors, while other restaurants are allowed to
use 75% of their customer capacity.
The Group did not receive government grants from the Finnish
state during the third quarter of 2021.
In Denmark, in response to the improved
pandemic situation, restaurants were allowed to open, subject to
restrictions, on 21 April 2021 after a shutdown of five months.
Starting from 1 June 2021, the opening hours of restaurants serving
food and bars were extended until midnight and, starting from 15
July 2021, until 02:00. A COVID-19 passport and table reservation
were required for admission to restaurants. Safe distances of 1.5
metres also needed to be ensured. The COVID-19 passport requirement
was lifted and nightclubs were allowed to reopen on 1 September
2021. Restaurant restrictions were lifted throughout the country on
10 September 2021.
In Denmark, the state has supported companies in the restaurant
industry during the crisis by covering 80 per cent of their fixed
expenses, relative to the decline in turnover. Starting from the
beginning of July 2021, a cost support model entered into force in
Denmark, whereby fixed cost support was extended for restaurants
whose turnover is less than 40 per cent of their turnover in the
corresponding period in 2019.
In Norway, the prohibition of alcohol service
that had been in effect since November 2020 in Oslo was lifted at
the end of May 2021. The national restrictions on restaurants were
lifted at the end of June. Since then, the restrictions were
municipality-specific. For example, in Oslo, restaurants serving
food and bars were allowed to stay open until 3:00 a.m., but
additional customers could not be allowed in after midnight. In
indoor areas of restaurants, customers were required to have a
seat, table service was required and safe distances of 1.5 metres
needed to be ensured. Nightclubs remained closed. Society was
reopened and restaurant restrictions were lifted throughout the
country on 25 September 2021.
The Norwegian state’s 80% compensation for fixed costs remained
in effect until the end of September 2021, when restaurant
restrictions were lifted.Government assistance during the
state of emergency In January–September 2021, the Group
received support amounting to approximately MEUR 3.8 from the
Finnish state, approximately MEUR 2.5 from the Danish state and
approximately MEUR 2.9 from the Norwegian state. The financial
support received by the Group from the Danish and Norwegian
governments for the period 1 July–30 September 2021 totalled
approximately MEUR 0.7. The Group did not receive support from the
Finnish state in the third quarter.
A more detailed account of government assistance and the
distribution thereof is presented in Note 3 Government grants in
the interim report.BRIEFING FOR THE MEDIA,
ANALYSTS AND INVESTORS AT 10:00
A.M.
A briefing for the media, analysts and investors will be
organised today, Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at
restaurant Davai Davai, Helsinki. In the briefing, NoHo Partners
CEO Aku Vikström will review NoHo Partners Plc's Q3/2021 financial
performance, key events, the current state of business and the
outlook.
The briefing is available as a live webcast at
https://noho.videosync.fi/2021-q3-tulos. The briefing will be held
in Finnish. The presentation materials and a recording of the
briefing will be available on the company’s website later
today.
NoHo Partners’ full Interim Report for January–September 2021 is
attached to this release as a PDF file. The Interim Report is also
available at www.noho.fi.Tampere, 9 November 2021NOHO PARTNERS
PLCBoard of Directors
ATTACHMENT: NoHo Partners Plc Interim Report
Q3/2021More information available
from:Aku Vikström, CEO, tel. +358 44 011 1989Jarno
Suominen, Deputy CEO, tel. +358 40 721 5655NoHo Partners
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HelsinkiMajor mediawww.noho.fi/enNoHo Partners Plc
is a Finnish group established in 1996, specialising in restaurant
services. The company, which was listed on NASDAQ Helsinki in 2013
and became the first Finnish listed restaurant company, has
continued to grow strongly throughout its history. The Group
companies include some 250 restaurants in Finland, Denmark and
Norway. The well-known restaurant concepts of the company include
Elite, Savoy, Teatteri, Stefan’s Steakhouse, Palace, Löyly, Hanko
Sushi, Friends & Brgrs and Cock’s & Cows. Depending on the
season, the Group employs approximately 2,100 people converted into
full-time employees. The Group aims to achieve turnover of MEUR 400
by the end of 2024. The company’s vision is to be the leading
restaurant company in Northern Europe.
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