Wagamama owner says it outperformed market

Restaurant Group said sales at its Wagamama chains grew at a slower pace in December due to restrictions related to the Omicron variant, but that the group overall outperformed the broader market.

The owners of the Wagamama restaurant chain, the Restaurant Group, is forecasting annual profits at the top end of its expectations as it reined in costs to deal with food and drink inflation and labour market pressures.

The UK firm operates three Wagamama outlets in Ireland along with a number of other brands.