He says he postponed these launches because of the labor crunch, but hopes to operate them in 2022. The entrepreneur does not specify any figures or timelines.
“These spaces will exit from the umbrella of La Mama brand. La Mama name sells, but it’s important to create a new, specialized brand”.
The businessman adds the most important expansion delay is related to the opening of two a la carte restaurants. The reason is the same, the workforce shortage. He specifies, though, plans were not cancelled, but just postponed.
Today, the restaurant chain has 150 employees working in five classical restaurants and a delivery point.
La Mama business is operated via Trotter Restaurant company, which in 2021 generated RON15.5 million turnover, 27% higher than in 2020. In 2022, though, the entrepreneur expects turnover to revert to the pre-pandemic level.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)