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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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchNews
Todayโs news in brief – 25/03/24
Gailโs owner, Bread Holdings, is readying for a potential sale for more than ยฃ200m, according to Sky News. The news comes as Gailโs, which is also part-owned by Risk Capital Partners, has grown rapidly after Bread Holdings acquired it in September 2021. According to sources, a formal sale process is…
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25 MarchRestaurants
Arc Inspirations raises ยฃ7m for UK-wide expansion
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has raised ยฃ7m towards an accelerated expansion plan across the UK.ย The news comes after the hospitality group secured a ยฃ4m load from HSBC, alongside a ยฃ3m equity boost from shareholders, including BGF, which has backed the group since 2022.ย Arc…
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 08/02/24
UberEats revenues rose 19% year-on-year to $17bn (ยฃ13.4bn) during Q4 2023. According to the group, its total booking revenues increased by 22% year-on-year to $37.6bn (ยฃ29.8bn) during the same period. Combined mobility and delivery revenues at the company also grew 22% year-on-year to $8.7bn (ยฃ6.8bn).ย Star Pubs reported total sales…
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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 JanuaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 11/01/24
Arc Inspirations 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 recent openings in Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham all significantly…
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11 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations reports โrecordโ 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 OctoberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 25/10/23
Arc Inspirations has appointed Lee Woolley as its new people and culture director. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Woolley will focus on developing Arc Inspirations’ teams and continue to drive talent development programmes. His previous roles include director of learning and organisation development at Stonegate Group.…
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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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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 20/09/23
Food hall operator Market Halls reported a remarkable 155% revenue increase to ยฃ22m in the year ending July 2023 due to a 40% like-for-like sales growth. EBITDA before company costs reached ยฃ2.6m, as sales at their London sites exceeded pre-Covid levels. As a result, the company plans to open two…
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20 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations sales jump 7.5% amid expanded estate
Bar group Arc Inspirations has announced an annual sales growth of 7.5% up to ยฃ40.8m for the year ended 26 March 2023. Alongside this the company posted an adjusted EBITDA of ยฃ3.84m, overcoming economy-wide inflationary and staffing pressures. Company EBITDA for the year was lower than the previous period, which…
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