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The Wagamama owner also secured a fresh loan.

The scheme was due to expire at the end of April, but calls grew for it to be further extended to help protect jobs.

It warned its revenues faced "material diminution" as a result of enforced closures.

The move safeguards 60 jobs across the business.

A new premium Italian restaurant concept will also be introduced as part of the deal.

The increase takes its borrowing through the programme to its max of £300 million.

It follows three consecutive quarters of order growth acceleration.

It leaves the group with around 375 UK restaurants.

The company also said it has broadened its revenue streams by selling essentials.

The chain said it was not in any detailed talks with banks.

More than 270 jobs were protected.

Landlords claim the chain is exploiting the ban on evictions.

The measure is expected to help support more than 150,000 businesses through the winter period.

The insurers can appeal against the decision.

The chain has 660 stores domestically.

All of the chain’s staff were made redundant prior to the acquisition.