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Final nail for Calombaris empire as Boost founder’s boys buy Yo-Chi – The Age
Frozen yoghurt stores that were the last part of celebrity chef George Calombaris’ food empire have been sold to sons of Boost Juice entrepreneur Janine Allis.
The collapse of Made in February forced the closure of 12 venues, including the souvlaki chain Jimmy Grants and three Hellenic Republic Greek restaurants. At the time, the company employed 364 permanent and casual staff.
The combination of a $7.8 million wages underpayment scandal, significant financial debts and poor trading conditions forced the company under despite a large investment in 2017 by former Swisse vitamins boss Radek Sali, Made’s sole director.
Radek Sali with George Calombaris …
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