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Las
Iguanas, the largest independent Latin restaurant group in the UK,
have fought off fierce competition and are opening their first
Manchester site in the prestigious new development at The Trafford Centre.
Located in The
Great Hall, the restaurant will have space for 140 diners as well as
a bar and is set to open in March following a £600,000
investment by Las Iguanas.
It will also
be the company's 12th site and follows hot on the heels of the
openings at the Royal Festival Hall in London and the harbourside in Bristol.
However, it is
the first time the company, which has been in operation for 15 years,
will have a base in the Capital of the North as well as it being the
only Las Iguanas based within a shopping development.
Director Ajith
Jaya Wickrema, said: "We have been looking to set up in
Manchester for sometime and looked at a number of interesting
opportunities, however, when the chance to have a presence at The
Trafford Centre came up we went all guns blazing to make sure we were
in there.
"The
standard of competition we were faced with was exceptionally high, so
we're delighted to have been chosen and will be offering our unique
Latin experience for shoppers needing a pick-me-up and diners who
want to relax and take in the atmosphere."
The move is
another testament to Las Iguanas ability to spot great business
opportunities that fit the company profile. The first restaurant was
started in Bristol by Ajith and business partner Eren Ali and now has
a turnover of £12million.
At The
Trafford Centre, The Great Hall - which is being transformed from
what used to be the Place outside The Orient - has been created
because of a growth in demand amongst customers who want to dine
during their time at the famous shopping and entertainment facility.
This has been
as true for people who are already there perusing the shops as it is
for people who are going specifically to dine, something The Great
Hall has been geared up to attract.
With it's
capacious glazed structure, Chinese marble balustrades, sweeping
staircase and five top class restaurants and cafes, there is no doubt
this is a stand alone experience. This is especially true for a
singular feature - a chandelier rumoured to be the biggest in the world.
Ajith said:
"The concept for The Great Hall is an exciting and innovative
one that we are really inspired by - as well as looking forward to
seeing all these amazing plans come to fruition.
"Our own
restaurants are always individually designed, although they have
common colours and keep their Latin influence, they are contemporary
and unique - there is no where else like Las Iguanas."
Las Iguanas,
is also creating employment for at least 30 people through the
restaurant and is set to be open during March.
Las
Iguanas, Unit R29, The Great Hall, The Trafford Centre, Manchester,
M17 8AA
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