Eddie Rockets sees loss of nearly €2m during 2022

Eddie Rockets, owned by Niall Fortune, saw turnover increase by 74% during the year but it wasn't enough to prevent the company posting a loss. Pictures Brian McEvoy

Restaurant chain Eddie Rockets posted a loss of nearly €2m through last year despite turnover across its locations increasing by 74%, the company’s latest financial statement shows.

As of the end of 2022, turnover within the company, which is owned by Niall Fortune, for the year stood at €16.46m — an increase from €9.46m in 2021. The cost of sales also increased from €3.3m to nearly €6m.