The London, UK-based Côte Restaurant Group has been acquired by the Karali Group, a family-owned business.
Financial details of the deal have not been divulged.
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Founded in 2007, Côte has opened French-inspired brasseries across the UK.
The Karali Group, headed by Salim and Karim Janmohamed, has interests in hospitality, consumer services and property.
It operates in quick-service, casual dining and café formats, as reported by EasternEye.
The group was the largest Burger King franchisee in the UK before divesting 74 sites in 2022. In 2024, it acquired 46 Taco Bell restaurants from a single franchisee, becoming the UK’s largest operator of the brand.
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By GlobalDataKarim and Salim Janmohamed stated: “We have long admired the much-loved Côte Brasserie and are thrilled to welcome this fantastic brand into our growing portfolio.
“We are looking forward to working with both management and the broader team on the exciting plans for the brand and welcome them all individually to the Karali family. We extend our gratitude to our trusted advisors from Freeths and PKF Smith Cooper.”
Côte CEO Emma Dinnis stated: “I am proud to have led the brilliant Côte team to a sale that is a huge positive for all involved.
“The sector continues to face challenges, but with the strength of our people and a clear vision, I’m confident we’ll ensure Côte remains everyone’s favourite brasserie.
“With a delicious new menu amplifying what we do best and exciting plans for the future, we will continue to transform and grow this brand.
“Thank you to Partners Group for their support of the business over the past five years.
“Thank you also to our advisors, Ravi Patel and Will Wright at Interpath and Caroline Platt and Richard Tett at Freshfields, and to our valued supplier and landlord partners. Most importantly, thank you to our team who have worked unbelievably hard, with amazing professionalism and kindness for each other.”
