Investment
This tag 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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May- 2018 -25 MayBusiness
Oakman Inns sees 6.8% sales growth
Pub chain Oakman Inns has reported a 6.8% growth in like-for-like sales, with the group recording a total growth of…
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21 MayApps & Technology
Deliveroo announces £5m ‘innovation fund’ to support UK restaurants
Deliveroo has announced it will invest £5m in UK restaurants to bring in new menus and measures that will be…
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17 MayBusiness
34 Carluccio’s restaurants to close after it announces CVA
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s has announced it is to close 34 restaurants as part of a recently announced company voluntary…
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15 MayFood and Drink
Edwardian Hotels announces new menus
Edwardian Hotels has announced a series of new menus to be served to business customers holding meetings and events. The…
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9 MayBusiness
Restaurants left to starve as door-to-door service bites
The UK restaurant industry is under grave threat from the growing trend of customers wanting food delivered to their door…
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9 MayCatering Companies
Feast It predicts 600% growth as it prepares for expansion
Feast It, London-based street food caterers, has predicted growth of 600% by next year as it prepares for national expansion.…
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2 MayBusiness
UKHospitality welcomes government’s recognition of immigration policy
UKHospitality has welcomed the government’s acknowledgement of the contributions made by EU nationals to the UK’s small businesses. The group…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilAdvice
Fostering the workforce for the future
A business is only as strong as the staff it has on board. The old cliché goes that a chain…
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27 AprilPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon to create 300 jobs with new Dublin hotel and pub
Wetherspoon is to start development work on its new pub and hotel in Dublin city centre on Tuesday 8 May.…
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25 AprilAdvice
Maximising the brand image of your hospitality venue
Refurbishment and maintenance is a crucial element of owning any hospitality venue. Keeping it looking its absolute best is as…
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