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Itsu boss sees fried food “as the enemy” as it explores possible IPO
The chain currently has 75 stores in the UK.
The boss of Asian-inspired chain Itsu said the company sees fried food “as the enemy”, as it explores a possible float on the stock exchange.
“Fast food across the entire globe is friend, and still dominated by a handful of people,” he told the BBC’s Today programme.
"It's time for change, and it's time for this new type of healthy nutrition,” he added.
The chain, which has 75 UK stores, previously mentioned that it plans to open 100 international outlets. It had already invested £10 million to open 26 US stores.
Metcalfe, who also co-founded Pret A Manger, called the opportunity for growth "almost endless.”
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