Gourmet Burger firm's profits up

Clapham House has opened nine new restaurants in the UK this year

Clapham House Group, the owner and operator of the Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Tootsies restaurants, has reported strong growth in sales and profits.

Pre-tax profits for the six months to 28 September more than doubled to £1.5m, from £700,000 a year ago.

Revenue rose 21% to £30.3m, helped by the opening of nine new UK and five overseas restaurants.

The company said it remained "very positive" about its format and medium-term demand for eating out in the UK.

David Page, executive chairman said: "We have worked hard for a year on repositioning our pipeline, managing costs and promoting sales, and feel our business is well positioned."

The company also operates The Real Greek chain of restaurants.