Investment

Our coverage tracks financial activity shaping the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from venture capital and private equity backing to corporate acquisitions, refinancing deals, and growth funding. Our reporting is focused on the operators, brands, and concepts attracting capital, and what that means for the wider industry. Whether you’re a restaurant group seeking funding, a pub chain monitoring market valuations, or a catering contractor analysing competitor growth, our investment coverage delivers intelligence that helps business leaders understand where money is flowing, and why. Expect deep dives, expert commentary, and deal-by-deal context, all tailored to the foodservice trade.

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27 June

Food and Drink

Tortilla agrees £12.5m refinancing deal as CFO steps down

Tortilla has secured a new £12.5m funding facility with Santander UK, and announced the departure of its chief financial officer as the company prepares for its next growth phase. The refinancing replaces a £10m agreement that was due to mature in September 2026. The new three-year senior facility, which includes…
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27 June

Features

Could campsites be the key to saving the Great British pub?

If you’re a country pub operating at the height of summer, you are likely to gain ample business through casual drop-ins from thirsty walkers, weary cyclists and weekend tourists looking for a pint. But what if you could persuade them to use your beer garden as a camping base from…
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26 June

People

Valiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle

Valiant Pub Company has announced the appointment of chief operating officer Mark McGinty as chief executive, with co-founder Gerry Carroll moving to the role of executive chairman. The leadership change will take effect from 1 July. McGinty and Carroll launched Valiant in October 2021 in partnership with investment firm Njord…
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20 June

Pubs and Bars

Thwaites FY turnover rises 4.4% to £120.6m

Daniel Thwaites has reported that its turnover rose 4.4% to £120.6m in the year to 31 March 2025, with operating profit before property disposals also rising 4.4% to £11.8m. However, net debt at the brewer and pub operator stood at £71.4m, slightly up from £70.8m the previous year due to…
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20 June

Food and Drink

London mayor backs new al fresco dining spots for summer

London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced new al fresco dining areas are set to open across four London boroughs this summer, as part of a mayoral scheme to support the capital’s hospitality industry. The Summer Streets Fund, a £300k programme backed by Khan, will see streets in Lambeth, Hackney, Waltham…
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19 June

Food and Drink

Hospitality sales fall 1% in May amid poor weather

Sales across Britain’s managed hospitality groups fell by 1% year-on-year in May, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. The decline follows 4.2% growth in April and reflects the impact of wet and cool weather during both of May’s Bank Holiday weekends. The tracker shows that sales have…
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18 June

Cafes and Coffee Shops

Ole and Steen turnover rises 5% to £36.7m

Danish bakery Ole and Steen has revealed that its turnover rose 5% to £36.7m for the year ended 31 December 2024, up from £34.8m in the same period the previous year. Alongside this, the company saw its EBITDA rise 25% from £3.93m up to £4.89m during the same period. The…
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18 June

Pubs and Bars

Hydes appoints new GM and invests £550k in Sale pub

Hydes Brewery has appointed Niam Kenny as new general manager and committed £550,000 to refurbishing The Old Plough in Ashton on Mersey. Kenny steps into her new role following the major investment in the Sale venue, one of the oldest in Hydes’ estate. She brings 14 years of experience in…
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17 June

Food and Drink

Foodservice inflation climbs in April amid supply issues

Food and beverage prices continued to rise in April, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index, adding pressure to hospitality operators already grappling with rising costs. The index recorded a 2.3% year-on-year increase in its basket of goods, with a 0.6% rise from March. Analysts attributed the sustained…
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16 June

Pubs and Bars

Timothy Taylor FY turnover rises 6% to £35m

Brewery and pub operator, Timothy Taylor, has seen its turnover rise 6% to £35m in the year to 30 September 2024, as brand sales improved on the previous year and gross profits increased by 9.5% to £19.4m. Production and procurement efficiencies, alongside lower energy costs, offset some of the additional…
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