Tasty profits from Tasty restaurants

Tasty, the restaurant company behind the Wildwood and Dim T chains, has seen sales grow by 43% in the six months to the 3rd of July, compared to the same period of 2010.Operating profit grew to £526,000 from £94,000 and overall profit before tax for the period was up to £444,000 from £9,000.The company now has 15 restaurants operating mainly in the South East of England and is aiming to open eight more outlets over the next half year.Chairman Keith Lassman said in the results statement "despite the...challenging economic conditions, we continue to hold our own and trade in line with expectations for 2011."Shares in Tasty rose 8.1% in morning tradingBS