Philip Kaye (born December 1931) 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.[1] The family name was originally Kropifko.[2] 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.[3]
Career
Kaye and his late brother Reginald Kaye started running Wimpy franchises, before establishing the Golden Egg brand, one of the UK's first national restaurant chains.[4]