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Today’s news in brief – 05/04/24

Majestic Wines has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration, saving nine of its wine bars from closure. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond staff, following a period of uncertainty. Majestic plans to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business, with ambitions to open…

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GMB and Deliveroo launch landmark courier charter

GMB Union and Deliveroo have launched a landmark Respect Charter pledging positive relationships between riders and restaurants. A number of national restaurant chains and big-name supermarkets, including Wagamama, Wingstop, Bella Italia, Morrisons, The Co-op, Farmer J, Thunderbird and Whole Foods, have already signed the new charter. The Respect Charter includes…

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Today’s news in brief – 30/01/24

Tortilla will be opening four new locations with SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise partnership includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester Piccadilly train station being the most recent…

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Farmer J to receive £5.5m funding to further growth

Farmer J has announced a £5.5m fundraise, led by Beringea, the transatlantic venture capital firm, to power further growth for the brand, with five new sites planned for 2024. Aptly described by owners as “forkin’ good food”, Farmer J provides build-your-own Fieldtrays with nutritious food sourced from high welfare, predominantly…

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Imbiba completes first close of £90m fund

Imbiba, a leading leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor in growth brands, has completed the first close of its new £90m fund at around £70m, whilst completing its first investment into Little Houses Group. The new fund was led by “significant” investment from the British Business Bank alongside other investors including…

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Feed the NHS campaign reaches £1m target

The ‘Feed the NHS’ crowdfunding campaign has reached its £1m amid the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign, which was launched by actors Damain Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas last month, was created to help feed NHS workers one “hot healthy meal” each day during the Covid-19 crisis. At the time…

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