Sales at Boojum restaurants in the Republic rise 21%

The chain operated out of 14 sites in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and the directors state that annual turnover 'reached a new record level'

The increase in revenues came ahead of the owner of casual dining chain Zizzi, Azzurri Group, purchasing a controlling stake in Boojum from private equity company Renatus Capital Partners last June.

Pre-tax profits at the group that operates the expanding Mexican-themed casual dining chain, Boojum, last year declined by 20% to £1.33m (€1.55m).

New accounts filed with the Companies Office show that revenues at Modern Restaurant Concepts Ltd increased by 12% from £24.06m to a record £26.98m (€31.53m) in the 12 months to the end of April 23 last year.