The Karali group, a family-owned hospitality company, is acquiring 19 of the 28 locations operated by the Real Greek, a Mediterranean restaurant chain. Only nine outlets will remain outside the takeover.
The deal represents a rescue of sorts for the chain, which had faced operational challenges. The Karali family's expansion into the Real Greek brand signals confidence in the Mediterranean dining segment despite broader restaurant industry pressures. The group operates multiple hospitality ventures and sees potential in scaling the Real Greek's concept across additional markets.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The transaction leaves a significant portion of Real Greek's footprint under new ownership while preserving nine existing locations, likely owned or operated separately. This partial takeover structure is common when acquirers inherit existing agreements or franchisees with separate arrangements.
The move underscores ongoing consolidation in the UK casual dining sector, where established chains regularly change hands as operators seek scale or exit underperforming assets. For Real Greek, the Karali backing provides capital and operational expertise to compete in a market pressured by labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and changing consumer dining habits.