Franco Manca warns of less pizza choice after Brexit

Pizza menus could get smaller if the delivery of imported ingredients is hit by potential border chaos after Brexit, the owner of the Franco Manca chain said on Wednesday

Fulham Shore’s chairman David Page said the firm, which also owns the Real Greek brand, is stockpiling tinned tomatoes from Italy. But it said meal choices could be more “limited” for a period after March if there is logistics disruption.

Page was more upbeat as he revealed sales at Fulham Shore rose 20% to £33 million in the six months to September 23.

The firm benefited from new openings and the success of new vegan and gluten-free options on menus.

Page said: “Whilst the turmoil in UK retail and restaurant sectors has continued throughout 2018, we believe that restaurant operations which offer value for money, and above all, food quality and provenance, will continue to prosper."

The shares rose 1.18p, or more than 12%, to 10.58p.