Arc Inspirations

Arc Inspirations to open Manahatta in Sheffield

Arc Inspirations is set to expand its portfolio of bars into a new city with the launch of Manahatta, Sheffield. The group currently operates 18 premium bars across the North of England, under the brands of Banyan Bar and Kitchen, BOX and Manahatta.  It secured planning permission for the new…

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Arc Inspirations appoints Mike Tye as chairman

Arc Inspirations has appointed hospitality sector veteran and leader Mike Tye as chairman, and he will support the senior team, led by CEO and co-founder Martin Wolstencroft, in the on-going development of the business. In his new role, Tye will work alongside the team as the group plans for a…

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Arc Inspirations to launch five new sites amid ‘record’ results

Arc Inspirations has revealed plans to open five sites in the next six months, creating 500 new jobs, following “record” financial results for the 12 months ending 31 March 2022 as group sales hit £38.9m and profits were £7.5m. The group said it has seen “exceptionally strong” recovery from Covid-19…

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Arc Inspirations secures £19m investment to fuel growth

Bar operator Arc Inspirations has confirmed plans to accelerate its growth after securing a £13m investment from BGF, a growth capital investor, for a minority stake in the business.   It said the funding will give the business “substantial fire power” as it looks to double its footprint over the next…

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Arc Inspirations secures £14m banking agreement

Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations has secured a new £14m banking agreement with HSBC, which includes a separate £5m facility to help boost the group’s ongoing expansion and growth.  The £5m will in particular support investment in a number of new sites for Arc. It comes as the operator of…

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Lockdown forces further borrowing for Arc Inspirations

Arc Inspirations, a bar group in the north of England, has been forced to borrow an additional £1m as the UK enters another lockdown, according to the BBC. Martin Wolstencroft, CEO at the chain that operates over 17 venues across the country, had already taken out £4m in loans to…

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Arc Inspirations announces two new appointments

Bar operator Arc Inspirations announced it has made two key appointments as it “gears up” for the next stage of the company’s growth.  Laura Lewis was announced as the group’s head of marketing, while Tim Knockton is the new financial director. Arc Inspirations operates a number of premium bar brands…

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Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers

Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!, London Union, Loungers, Carluccio’s, Byron, Flat Iron, Imbiba, Pizza Pilgrims, Wahaca, Dishoom, Busaba, Yard & Coop, and Hippo Inns to its lineup of over 65 keynote speakers. The event, which…

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