Where once there was a lowly Pizza Hut there will now be Union Jacks, a Jamie Oliver restaurant. Pizza Hut always seemed busy, I don't know whether they moved out to make way for Jamie or were closing anyway? The new restaurant is supposed to open in the summer. I will be back to check it out hopefully!
I always wondered why some branches of chains closed down, but not others, in places that seemed more logical. My banking brother-in-law told me that it is the policy in times of recession to close branches where the lease needs renewing, regardless of how well the branch is doing. I never used pizza hut, but it was always packed wnever I walked past.
ReplyDeleteIt could be just that. Like you say it was always very busy in there.
DeleteHey,
ReplyDeleteis it definitely going to be a Jamie Oliver resturant? I have heard that it might be a Nando's
I think I heard that rumour too about Nandos. I read the Jamie Oliver thing in the Hampshire Chronicle, let's see who turns up, a chicken or a cockney!
DeleteIts bad enough him gobbing on about Sainsbury's every 5 mins on the TV and now he forces his unwanted presence onto the tranquility of Winchester High St. Keep it up Jamie, you prick!
ReplyDeleteV true whoever wrote that above, but be warned - Jamie is part of the powers that be! Your 'freedom-of-speech' comment won't last 5 mins on this website. Those who suck up to the likes of him will remove it. It's bad for business.
ReplyDeleteHmm...Jamie Oliver seems to stir up some strong feelings for some! His restaurant opened this week, I'll try to get down there a take a photo!
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