Sweeney lost his O’Briens sandwich bar chain during the last recession, but is having a far better time nowBrody Sweeney, the boss of Camile Thai, is feeling lucky — and guilty. The impact of Covid-19, which sucker-punched many food businesses across Ireland, has barely registered at his takeaway chain. Sales in London, home to five Camile locations, have increased by 35% during the same period, albeit from a lower base. The business expects to turn over €30m this year across its 33 outlets, most of which are operated by franchisees. Sweeney, who was involved in the Save our Restaurants Coalition that lobbied the government for supports for restaurateurs, is well aware of the pain endured

Source: The Times August 15, 2020 23:03 UTC