Philip Kaye
| Philip Kaye | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Philip Kropifko December 1931 (age 86) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | businessman and restaurateur |
| Known for | founder of Garfunkel's Restaurants |
| Children | Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Kropifko |
Philip Kaye (born December 1931) is a British businessman and restaurateur, and the founder of the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain.
Early life
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
Kaye and his late brother Reginald Kaye started running Wimpy franchises, before founding the Golden Egg café chain, one of the UK's first national restaurant brands.[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
He is the father of Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye, co-founders of the ASK Italian casual dining chain.[5]
References
- ↑ "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 (14 July 1953, page 3893). 14 July 1953. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 "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.