Various Eateries Trading Limited,[1][2] trading as Strada, is a chain based in the United Kingdom of branded restaurants specialising in Italian cuisine with two Strada sites and six Coppa Clubs, all in Southern England.
History
The concept was spawned by Luke Johnson in 2000 and, over five years, expanded to thirty restaurants.[3] In September 2005, Richard Caring bought the chain from Johnson for £60m.[4]
During this period of ownership, twenty more restaurants were added to the chain and, in May 2007 they, along with five Belgo and Bierodrome restaurants, were acquired by Tragus Group Ltd for £140m,[5]