Arc Inspirations
Coverage of growth strategy, site openings, and F&B development at a premium bar and restaurant operator behind brands such as Banyan, BOX, and Manahatta. This section reports on leadership updates, regional expansion, guest experience, and branding initiatives, offering insight for hospitality professionals tracking high-energy, experience-led venues and multi-format group performance across major UK cities.
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Nov- 2025 -6 NovemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations FY turnover holds steady at £47.2m
Arc Inspirations has reported that turnover stood at £47.2m for the year ended 31 March, marginally below the £47.4m recorded in the previous year, as record festive trading offset market pressures. The hospitality business saw its operating profits for the year fall from £721k to £134k, while adjusted EBITDA were…
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Jan- 2025 -13 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations sales rise record 10.8% in December
Bar group Arc Inspirations has reported a “record” sales rise of 10.8% for the five-week period to the end of December 2024, with the help of three new flagship openings. The operator of Banyan, BOX, and Manahatta saw total sales hit £2m, with average weekly sales across its 19 venues…
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Oct- 2024 -9 OctoberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations to bring Box to Sheffield
Arc Inspirations has announced that it is set to open its sports bar and kitchen brand Box in Sheffield in November. Located near Sheffield City Hall the new venue is part of the ‘Heart of the City’ redevelopment project bringing an investment of £2.7m that will create 55 new jobs.…
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations FY turnover rises 16.2% to £47.4m
Leeds-based hospitality group Arc Inspirations, which operates Box and Manahatta, has reported a 16.2% rise in turnover to £47.4m for the year to March. The group also revealed that EBITDA for the year rose by 37.1% to £5.3m, with average site EBITDA up by 22% to more than £550k per…
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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Box bars, Banyan and Manahatta, has reported that total sales doubled, with like-for-like sales rising 79%, during the seven days up to the Euros final. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded…
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Jun- 2024 -3 JunePubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations to expand in Nottingham and Sheffield
Arc Inspirations, which operates Banyan, BOX and Manahatta chains, has announced its plans to open new sites in Nottingham and Sheffield this year. The new openings aim to build on Arc’s city centre growth strategy, which will see the group operate 50 bars by 2030. After launching Manahatta Sheffield in…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchRestaurants
Arc Inspirations raises £7m for UK-wide expansion
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has raised £7m towards an accelerated expansion plan across the UK. The news comes after the hospitality group secured a £4m load from HSBC, alongside a £3m equity boost from shareholders, including BGF, which has backed the group since 2022. Arc…
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryPubs and Bars
NFL announces three UK sports bar partners for 2024
The NFL has announced ETM Group, ARC Inspirations and Regional Taverns as its official UK sports bar partners for the 2024 season. ETM Sports Pubs and Kitchens will serve as the home of NFL hospitality in London while ARC Inspirations and its BOX venues serve as flagships in the Midlands…
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Jan- 2024 -11 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations reports ‘record’ sales for December 2023
Arc Inspirations, the operator of bar brands Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has reported record sales for December 2023, as like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% compared with the same period last year. The news comes as like-for-like sales at BOX rose by 30%, 24% at Manahatta and 10% at Banyan, while…
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Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations appoints new people and culture director
Arc Inspirations has announced the appointment of Lee Woolley as its new people and culture director. Woolley, brings a wealth of knowledge with over 30 years of experience within the hospitality industry. Having started his career as a qualified chef, Woolley quickly progressed to General Manager at Scottish and Newcastle…
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