THE future of a Worcester restaurant hangs in the balance after owners filed intent to appoint administrators.

The future of 6,000 workers is in doubt as Cafe Rouge owner Casual Dining Group confirmed a notice of intent to appoint administrators had been filed at the High Court.

Worcester has a Cafe Rouge based in Friar Street, described by owners as 'the UK's premier French cafe brand, one of 60 across the UK.

Owners CDG describe themselves as the operator of 'some of the UK's favourite restaurant brands' including Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas

However, restaurant chains Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge are on the brink of collapse after owner Casual Dining Group filed an intent to appoint administrators with the High Court on Monday for the businesses.

A Casual Dining Group spokesman said: "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."