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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Jun- 2018 -14 JuneAdvice
How can you โcaterโ for the health and wellbeing of your staff
The catering sector is synonymous with long and unsociable hours. How can employers ensure the health and wellbeing of their teams are catered for? Earlier this year Unite, the countryโs biggest union, conducted a survey of professional chefs in London, and the impact upon them of their working conditions. Almost…
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7 JuneEducation
HIT Training launches hospitality academy
HIT Training, the apprenticeship provider for the hospitality sector, has launched the โHIT Hospitality Academyโ as a new initiative to enhance hospitality service. The academy offers โhigh-quality trainingโ provided by a practical programme focused on delivering customer service, which, according to academy principal Jeremy Scorer, will lead to growing levels…
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7 JuneBusiness
TriSpan acquires majority stake in Rosaโs Thai Cafe
TriSpan, a global private equity firm, has announced that Rising Stars, its restaurant platform, has acquired a majority investment in Rosaโs Thai Cafe. Rosaโs managing director Gavin Adair will lead the group in its next phase of growth. He will be supported by Robin Rowland, former YO! CEO and TriSpan…
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1 JuneFeatures
Could GDPR be an opportunity to boost sales?
Liam Hartley-Wright, email marketing manager at catering digital marketing specialists Fat Media, says:ย โIn the wake of GDPR, you may be concerned about your email marketing activity, especially if your database has reduced in size after deleting old contacts. But, rather than a penalty, GDPR should actually be looked at as…
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1 JuneBusiness
Catering company Wilson Vale sees record turnover
Catering company Wilson Vale has announced record turnover for the year ending 31 December 2017, rising ยฃ5.3m compared with the previous year. The company also confirmed pre-tax profits rose from ยฃ2m to ยฃ2.4m during the same period. The company won several new contracts over the last financial year, and currently…
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May- 2018 -30 MayBeverages
Wyboston Lakes Resort partners with coffee supplier Paddy & Scottโs
Hospitality, leisure and conference venue Wyboston Lakes Resort has announced a five-year contract with coffee supplier Paddy & Scottโs to provide a craft coffee experience across its spa, restaurants, events spaces and bedrooms. As part of the multi-year agreement to provide all coffee, machinery and branding, Paddy & Scottโs have…
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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 22.2% for the year. Growth has continued into the new financial year as the pub chain saw it up 5.2% over the first seven weeks. Oakman Inns CEO Peter Borg-Neal,…
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21 MayApps & Technology
Deliveroo announces ยฃ5m โinnovation fundโ to support UK restaurants
Deliveroo has announced it will invest ยฃ5m in UK restaurants to bring in new menus and measures that will be more compatible with the delivery app. The delivery app is also looking into ways to fund more โdark kitchensโ that allow chefs and restaurant brands to mass-cook meals for delivery…
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17 MayBusiness
34 Carluccioโs restaurants to close after it announces CVA
Italian restaurant chain Carluccioโs has announced it is to close 34 restaurants as part of a recently announced company voluntary agreement (CVA). As many 103 UK sites are also set to โexitโ as part of restructuring at the company. The CVA, yet to be approved by creditors will see the…
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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 menu will be offered across all ten London branches of the Radisson Blu owned chain. Each menu, named โExperience Menusโ will represent a different part of the day at the…
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