Thousands of jobs are at risk across the UK as the owner of numerous food chains announced it will enter administration.
Casual Dining Group (CDG) owns Bella Italia and Las Iguanas, both with branches in Glasgow, as well as Cafe Rouge.
The company has confirmed a notice of intent to appoint administrators had been filed at the High Court today, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The news will affect around 250 sites across the UK and approximately 6,000 workers - including those at the Sauchiehall Street Bella Italia and Las Iguanas in West Nile Street.
The firm has pointed to the coronavirus crisis as the cause of its financial difficulties.
A Casual Dining Group spokesman said: "As is widely acknowledged, this is an unprecedented situation for our industry and, like many other companies across the UK, the directors of Casual Dining Group are working closely with our advisers as we consider our next steps.
"These notifications are a prudent measure in light of the company’s position and the wider situation.
"These notifications will also protect the company from any threatened potential legal action from landlords while we review the detail of the Government advice, and formulate a plan for the company in these difficult times."
