Philip Kaye
British businessman
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Philip Kaye (born December 1931) is a British businessman and restaurateur, and the founder of the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain.
Born
December 1931 (age 94)
Philip Kropifko
December 1931 (age 94)
Occupationsbusinessman and restaurateur
Knownforfounder of Garfunkel's Restaurants
ChildrenAdam Kaye and Samuel Kaye
Philip Kaye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philip Kropifko December 1931 (age 94) |
| Occupations | businessman and restaurateur |
| Known for | founder of Garfunkel's Restaurants |
| Children | Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye |
Early life
Career
Kaye and his late brother Reginald Kaye started running Wimpy franchises, before establishing the Golden Egg brand, one of the UK's first national restaurant chains.[4]
Kaye by himself then founded the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain, and later Deep Pan Pizza, Chi Chis and Café Uno.[5][4]
In 2015, the Kaye family restaurant holdings included the Prezzo, ASK Italian, and Zizzi chains.[6]
Personal life
He is the father of Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye, co-founders of the ASK Italian casual dining chain.[5]