A MAJOR Jersey restaurant chain has been sold to a Guernsey-based business.
JPRestaurants – which includes Banjo, the Oyster Box and Jersey Crab Shack – has been sold to Channel Island Hospitality Ltd, which owns Randalls in Guernsey.
Robert Jones, managing director at JPRestaurants, said that the new ownership would help ensure continued investment in the Jersey eateries.
“As a long-established Jersey business, we’re proud to be partnering with Channel Island Hospitality Ltd,” he said.
“In 2027 we will have been delighting islanders and visitors for 80 years and this new partnership brings a real opportunity to build on that legacy. I will remain a significant shareholder and only other shareholder.
“The investment will help us adapt to Jersey’s dynamic restaurant scene and ensure we continue creating the experiences that our customers value most.
“We’ve built a loyal customer base over many decades, and there is a great deal that will remain unchanged, from our friendly, knowledgeable teams to our iconic locations. At the same time, guests can look forward to some carefully considered updates that will keep our sites fresh, exciting, and fun.”
JPRestaurants, which also previously operated the Café Ubé brand, was established in 1946 as a small family-owned studio pottery.
Brian O’Mahoney, head of corporate finance at Ravenscroft Capital, owners of Channel Island Hospitality Ltd, said: “JPRestaurants is a highly respected Jersey business with a strong identity and deep roots in the local community.
“Our approach is to invest in great brands and talented teams, not to dilute what already
works.
“We see enormous potential in Banjo, Oyster Box, and Jersey Crab Shack, and we’re excited to support the business with investment, strategic insight, and long-term commitment, while preserving the individuality that makes each venue special.”
JPRestaurants will continue to operate as normal throughout the transition, with day-to-day operations remaining unchanged
