Philip Kaye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philip Kropifko December 1931 (age 93) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | businessman and restaurateur |
| Known for | founder of Garfunkel's Restaurants |
| Children | Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye |
Philip Kaye (born December 1931) is a British businessman and restaurateur, and the founder of the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain.
Philip Kaye was born in December 1931. [1] The family name was originally Kropifko. [2] In 1953, his brother Reginald Kropifko, a handbag manufacturer, of 21 Bryanston Mansions, York Street, London W1, changed his name by deed poll to Reginald Kaye. [3]
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]
He is the father of Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye, co-founders of the ASK Italian casual dining chain. [5]