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Burger chain Byron to permanently shut 31 restaurants with the loss of 651 jobs

April Roach
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A sign outside a Byron restaurant in Islington, north London, as the burger chain announces it will shut 31 restaurants: PA
A sign outside a Byron restaurant in Islington, north London, as the burger chain announces it will shut 31 restaurants: PA

Byron has been saved from administration in a rescue deal but 651 jobs will be lost as the burger chain permanently shuts 31 restaurants.

The company, which employs around 1,200 staff, filed a notice to appoint administrators from KPMG on Monday.

Bryon, which runs 51 sites, started a sale process with KPMG earlier this year after being forced to shut its sites in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Will Wright, partner at KPMG and joint administrator, said: “In common with so many other companies across the leisure and casual dining industries, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Byron has been profound.

“After exploring a number of options to safeguard the future of the business and following a competitive sales process, this transaction ensures Byron will continue to have a presence on our high streets.”

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