Investment

The changing face of apprenticeships

In light of GCSE results day (23 August 2018), there will be many school leavers across the country deciding what…

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Former employer slams James Cochran: “He’s attracting attention to new venture”

Former employer and current owner of the James Cochran restaurant has hit out at the chef after he claimed they…

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Vagabond receives £3.5m investment funding

Wine bar business Vagabond has secured a £3.5m funding from leisure and hospitality investment company, Imbiba. Vagabond was founded in…

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Imagine Inns increases estate with Star Pubs and Bars

North west pub company Imagine Inns has increased its estate to four pubs with a new acquisition with Star Pubs…

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Pergola to open new 500-cover Kensington bar

London bar chain Pergola has announced it is to open a new bar on the roof of Kensington Olympia as…

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London Cocktail Club opens new site in Bristol

London Cocktail Club (LCC), the cocktail bar group founded by world-renowned bartender JJ Goodman and investor James ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins, has…

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Equity funding: Getting your F&B business investor ready

Private equity firms are continuing to invest heavily in the F&B sector as consumer passion for health and wellness helps…

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Former The Ivy owner in bid to save Gaucho

Restaurant investor and former owner of The Ivy, Luke Johnson, has been revealed as one of the bidders seeking to…

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Is the demise of restaurant chains a good thing for local independents?

The Gaucho restaurant group is the latest in a list of chain restaurants to appoint administrators or announce restructuring and…

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Benito’s Hat secures £1m funding for 10th anniversary

Mexican restaurant Benito’s Hat has secured £1m investment to fund a three-year growth plan in London and throughout the UK.…

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