The Mad Butcher sells last personally-owned store

posted on 19th November 2013

Sir Peter Leitch, the founder of The Mad Butcher chain, has sold the last store he owned himself back to franchisor Veritas Investments after nearly 50 years in business. He will continue to be an ambassador for the brand, which has 37 stores nationwide and is on the expansion trail.

Sir Peter admits he was a little emotional about selling.

'That store has got a lot of spiritual - and very, very good - memories,' the 69-year-old says. 'It's been a wonderful journey but it was time to let go and to move on.'

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