BTG acquires Banana Tree

The Big Table Group (BTG), owner and operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has announced the acquisition of Pan-Asian chain Banana Tree, adding a new cuisine to its family of brands. 

Founded over three decades ago by William Chow, Banana Tree is known for its authentic and exotic street food-inspired dishes, with flavours hailing from Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.

The business started as a single site in Maida Vale, London, and currently operates in nine high-footfall locations in the south east, with branches across London as well as Chelmsford, Milton Keynes and Oxford. 

Anne Chow will continue to lead the Banana Tree brand as managing director, reporting to BTG's chief executive, Alan Morgan. William Chow, an architect by trade, will return to his original passion and work on the design of new Banana Tree venues with the BTG team.

Morgan says of the acquisition: "We are delighted to be welcoming the Banana Tree team to the BTG. Creating, growing and acquiring high-quality, complimentary brands with widespread consumer appeal is a key part of our growth strategy and therefore Banana Tree is an excellent addition to the business."

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