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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May- 2025 -9 MayRestaurants
GDK partners with True to roll out UK and international expansion
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has been backed by investment and innovation firm True to continue its expansion in the UK and accelerate growth across new markets globally. Since launching in the UK in 2015 GDK has quickly grown to over 145 UK locations and over 170 globally under Hero Brand…
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8 MayFeatures
The future of food halls: why Kerb is appealing to indie street food traders
The traders at Kerb made more than ยฃ32m last year. Thatโs 37% higher than 2023. In just two years, their collective revenue has nearly doubled. For a group once seen as just an ensemble of scrappy street food vendors, the numbers tell a different story now. Kerb is not alone.…
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8 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon sales rise by 5.6% in Q1
JD Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales rose by 5.6% in the 13-week period to 27 April, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%.ย Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in…
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6 MayPubs and Bars
Heineken to invest ยฃ40m in pubs
Heineken UK has announced that it will invest ยฃ40m in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division in 2025. The company stated that 25% (608) of its 2,400 pubs will benefit from enhancements during the year, with 104 of these earmarked for transformational revamps costing ยฃ120,000 plus. Having…
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2 MayNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 02/05/25
McDonaldโs has seen its international sales dip 1% in Q1, with US sales falling by 3.6% over the period. That is the steepest decline in like-for-like sales in the US since the three months to the end of June 2020 during the pandemic, when sales fell by 8.7% in the…
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2 MayPubs and Bars
Fortress and Lion Capital secure ยฃ30m loan to support Loungers deal
Lion Capital and Fortress Investment Group have secured a ยฃ30m club loan from OakNorth to support the acquisition of Loungers, the UKโs all-day cafรฉ-bar operators. Under Fortress and Lionโs ownership, Loungers plans to continue its proven site rollout strategy, opening over 30 new sites a year to capture further market…
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1 MayCatering Companies
Chartwells partners with The University of Kent
Campus caterer Chartwell Universities has announced a new partnership with The University of Kent, and will begin delivering catering services across the Canterbury campus from 1 June 2025. Following a competitive tender process, the new collaboration will see modernised dining facilities and expanded food options for students, staff, and visitors…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilPubs and Bars
Youngโs revenues jump 25.4% in FY25
Youngโs has revealed that total managed revenues, which include both Youngโs and City Pubs, rose by 25.4% in the 52-week period ended 31 March, with like-for-like sales increasing by 5.7%.ย The pub operator said it has โtraded wellโ during the period, having seen the positive momentum it reported in January…
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29 AprilCatering Companies
Accent Catering appoints new regional director
Staines-based Accent Catering Services Limited has appointed Rachel Wilson to its new regional directorship post to support its growing business in the Midlands. Wilson joined the independent catering company in February. She is now responsible for Accentโs strong portfolio of independent and state schools, as well as B&I contracts throughout…
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28 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 28/04/25
Hospitality insolvencies were down 11% to 3,402 in the 12 months to February 2025, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Insolvencies in the sector fell 20% to 271 in February 2025, compared with the same month last year (339). However, they remain historically higher than pre-pandemic levels.…
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