BOSSES of a much-loved Italian restaurant in a Scottish city centre have announced it is set to close for good in days.
Assaggini is a well-loved restaurant chain that specialises in fresh pasta and gourmet ‘Pinsa’ style pizzas.
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Assaggini is set to close one of its Glasgow branches next weekCredit: GOOGLE MAPS
And it is popular for its unique “small plates” concept, which offers customers a diverse range of Italian dishes in shareable portions.
But bosses have now revealed that one of its venues in Glasgow will officially shut next week.
Staff have said that customers have only a week left to visit their restaurant at George Square, located in the heart of the city centre.
They will pull the shutters down for good on the evening of Saturday, August 16.
According to Glasgow World, the decision comes after a mutual agreement with the building’s owners.
The closure will allow bosses at Assaggini to focus on their other venues, including those in Edinburgh and their other branch in Glasgow.
While it’s always difficult to say goodbye to a familiar site, this decision allows us to sharpen our focus on what’s working well
Hans GunararthnaHead of Marketing at Assaggini
This is located on Byres Road in the city’s west end.
All members of staff in the George Square venue have been retained and will take up positions in other Assaggini restaurants.
Hans Gunararthna, Head of Marketing at Assaggini, told GlasgowWorld that the closure will allow the firm to focus on locations that are “working well”.
He also went on to thank loyal customers for their support over the years.
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Hans said: “While it’s always difficult to say goodbye to a familiar site, this decision allows us to sharpen our focus on what’s working well – our West End and Edinburgh venues.
“We are proud to say that every single team member affected by the city centre closure will continue with us, within the group.
“Our West End location has found new creative life through enhanced menus and upcoming events.
“We look forward to building on this energy.
“We would like to thank all of our city centre guests for their support and look forward to welcoming them in the West End.”
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Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
The brand plans to close 20 loss-making restaurants after a “challenging” start to the year.
Stonegate, has raised fears about its survival as it races to plug its debts.
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