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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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilPubs and Bars
Woolwich pub reopens after six-figure refurb
Woolwich pub the George IV has reopened following a six-figure investment, creating four new jobs in the local community. Offering live sports, the pub has improved its amenities with three new Sky Q boxes enabling the pub to show Sky, Sky Sports+, TNT Sports plus sport on Prime. As a…
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24 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 24/04/25
UKHospitality has warned that the industryโs stability is under threat from a new wave of government costs, after pubs, restaurants and hotels achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months. It comes as CGA by NIQ and AlixPartnersโ Hospitality Market Monitor revealed that a total of 98,866 sites…
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24 AprilPubs and Bars
The Sherlock Holmes pub reopens following six-figure revamp
Greene King has reopened The Sherlock Holmes, one of Londonโs original themed pubs, following a six-figure investment to revive its interior and exterior. Said to have featured in the 1892 Sherlock Holmes story โThe Adventure of the Noble Bachelorโ, the Sherlock Homes is themed around Conan Doyleโs world-famous detective and…
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23 AprilPubs and Bars
Punch Pubs expands portfolio with four new acquisitions
Punch Pubs and Co has announced the acquisition of four pubs from Leicester-based brewing company Everards. Adding to its circa 1,300 strong portfolio, the newly acquired pubs include: The Old Kings Head in Long Buckby, The Paget in Loughborough, The Cricketers in Leicester and the Dog and Gun in Whetstone.…
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22 AprilBusiness
SticksโnโSushi receives investment from F1 driver Fernando Alonso
SticksโnโSushi has announced that two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has co-invested in the business alongside McWin Food Ecosystem Fund. McWin acquired a majority shareholding in SticksโnโSushi in February 2024. Since acquisition, the brand has enjoyed further expansion, opening new London locations in Richmond, Islington and Battersea Power Station.…
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17 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 17/04/25
Deliveroo has reported a 9% rise in its gross transaction value YoY to ยฃ1.87bn in Q1 of 2025. It also saw continued improvement in order growth, up 7% to ยฃ72.6m (up 6% in Q4 2024), with GTV per order up 2% to ยฃ25.8m. Across both UK&I and International operations, its…
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17 AprilFood and Drink
Chopstix opens two new outlet sites
Chopstix has continued on its programme of expansion, with the opening of two new sites this month in Bridgend and South Normanton. Both new stores are located in McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, following multimillion pound refurbishments to the food courts at both shopping centre destinations. The new Bridgend site is now…
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17 AprilRestaurants
GDK in talks to sell major stake to private equity firm True
Investment firm True is reportedly in advanced talks with German Doner Kebab (GDK) to buy a major stake in the firm, according to Sky News.ย GDK, which is run by chief executive Simon Wallis, is currently part of Hero Brands, a Glasgow-based incubator of food and beverage concepts. Sky News…
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17 AprilRestaurants
Greene King opens Farmhouse Kitchen concept in Ossett
Greene King has expanded the pilot of its Farmhouse Kitchen concept with a second opening in Ossett on 15 April.ย Located at Silkwood Park, the former Farmhouse Inns site has received a six-figure investment, transforming the venue into a new dining concept that offers customers a combination of great value…
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16 AprilFeatures
Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?
During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour to many. Lots of businesses were able to put tables and chairs on pavements and in roads allowing them to make money when people could not mix inside. However, as…
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