Philip Kaye (born December 1931) is a British businessman and restaurateur, and the founder of the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain.
Philip Kaye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philip Kropifko December 1931 (age 92) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | businessman and restaurateur |
| Known for | founder of Garfunkel's Restaurants |
| Children | Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye |
Early life edit
Philip Kaye was born in December 1931.[1] The family name was originally Kropifko.[2] In 1953, his brother Reginald Kropifko, a handbag manufacturer, of 21 Bryanston Mansions, York Street, London W1, changed his name by deed poll to Reginald Kaye.[3]
Career edit
Kaye and his late brother Reginald Kaye started running Wimpy franchises, before establishing the Golden Egg brand, one of the UK's first national restaurant chains.[4]
Kaye by himself then founded the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain, and later Deep Pan Pizza, Chi Chis and Café Uno.[5][4]
In 2015, the Kaye family restaurant holdings included the Prezzo, ASK Italian, and Zizzi chains.[6]
Personal life edit
He is the father of Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye, co-founders of the ASK Italian casual dining chain.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Phillip KAYE - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ "Made it by 40". 13 December 2006. Retrieved 27 March 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Notices" (PDF). The London Gazette. No. 14 July 1953, page 3893. 14 July 1953. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ a b Armstrong, Ashley (4 October 2014). "Kaye family aims to reunite pizza chains in £500m deal talks". Retrieved 27 March 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Caterer and Hotelkeeper 100: Adam and Sam Kaye, Tasty". The Caterer. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ Wright, Paul. "Zizzi boss angers Hampstead neighbours with plan to demolish new £9m home". hamhigh.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2018.