Philip Kaye
Philip Kaye is a British businessman and restaurateur, and the founder of the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain.Early life
Philip Kaye was born in December 1931. The family name was originally Kropifko. In 1953, his brother Reginald Kropifko, a handbag manufacturer, of 21 Bryanston Mansions, York Street, London W1, changed his name by deed poll to Reginald Kaye.Career
Kaye and his late brother Reginald Kaye started running Wimpy franchises, before founding the Golden Egg café chain, one of the UK's first national restaurant brands.
Kaye by himself then founded the Garfunkel's Restaurant casual dining chain, and later Deep Pan Pizza, Chi Chis and Café Uno.
In 2015, the Kaye family restaurant holdings included the Prezzo, ASK Italian, and Zizzi chains.Personal life
He is the father of Adam Kaye and Samuel Kaye, co-founders of the ASK Italian casual dining chain.
