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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Nov- 2018 -1 NovemberBusiness
Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty
The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit. A vote to leave rates unchanged held by the bankโs Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was in favour of leaving rates at 0.75% by 9-0. Financial markets are currently indicating that rates will not rise until…
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Oct- 2018 -26 OctoberOpinion
How digital tech like AI and chatbots is changing the catering industry
Digital technology has revolutionised the way customers search and choose what hotel accommodation to book when travelling for business or pleasure. In addition, digital technology and social media now play a major part in forming customer expectations of hotels and helping to influence which hotel a customer will choose. For…
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25 OctoberPeople
M Restaurants’ CEO to lead Gaucho through next phase
Martin Williams, CEO of restaurant group M Restaurants, will be leading steak chain Gaucho through its next phase after the business was bought out of administration. Gaucho was acquired by newly formed company Lomo Bidco – owned by Gaucho creditors Investec and SC Lowy – and the firm will support…
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17 OctoberRestaurants
Timothy Taylor restaurant put up for sale
Harrogate Brasserie, the restaurant owned by regional pub operator Timothy Taylor Brewery, has been brought to the market by specialist business property adviser, Christie and Co. The restaurant is situated in the centre of the spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire and occupiesย a stone built, three story building. The…
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16 OctoberAwards & Events
Macleodโs restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa near Skipton, Yorkshire, has announced that its flagship restaurant, Macleodโs, has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Following a visit from the AA inspector, the 71-room hotelโs restaurant is the latest to be awarded 2 AA Rosettes in Yorkshire. Macleodโs was originally opened as…
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11 OctoberBusiness
Deltic ‘surprise’ as Revolution walks away from acquisition deal
Bar and nightclub operator Deltic Group has expressed its โsurpriseโ at the announcement that Revolution Bars Group would be terminating discussions to acquire the company. On 7 September 2018, it was confirmed that Revolution Bars Group was in the โpreliminary stagesโ of considering an acquisition of the rival nightclub operator…
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11 OctoberOpinion
Apprenticeships reform: Good news for SMEs
โFor the past 18 months the Apprenticeship Levy has been firmly in the spotlight. While larger business with a pay bill over ยฃ3m now pay monthly into their levy pots, SMEs have been hit by new requirements to pay a 10% contribution to their apprenticeships, where previously they received the…
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10 OctoberBusiness
Marstonโs adds 15 new pubs as it reports profit rise
Pub chain, Marstonโs has announced the acquisition of 15 new former Mitchells & Butlers pubs from Aprirose, a property investment company, along with an annual pre-tax profit of ยฃ104m, slightly ahead of last yearโs figure of ยฃ100.1m. Despite the slight increase on last year, the figure fell below analysts Liberiumโs…
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5 OctoberRestaurants
Caprice Holdings to open Brasserie of Light in Selfridges
Caprice Holdings has announced it is to open a new restaurant, named Brasserie of Light in Selfridges on Londonโs Oxford Street. The restaurant will move into the store thanks to a ยฃ300m investment in Selfridges, Caprice Holdings described the new restaurant as โa new destination, restaurant, and barโ with a…
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2 OctoberPubs and Bars
Nottingham pub operator undertakes second Star Bars and Pubs site
A Nottingham pub operator is set to undertake his second โtransformationalโ investment with Star Bars and Pubs, following a successful refurbishment of the Mill & Brook, Long Eaton. Anthony Dowling will undertake the restoration of Finnbars in Sherwood, Nottingham, transforming it into a โstylish and contemporaryโ kitchen and bar called…
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