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 -14 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 14/04/25
The NTIA has issued an urgent open letter calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival, addressed to the CEOs and leaders of all London boroughs. This call comes in alignment with Deputy Mayors Howard Dawber and Justine Simons, who have written to boroughs encouraging support for alfresco dining…
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14 AprilPubs and Bars
Stonegate pub The Hazel Tree reopens following a six-figure investment
Corby-based Stonegate pub The Hazel Tree has reopened following a six-figure investment, creating two new jobs in the local community. The pub has been fully redecorated with new furniture, an audio-visual system, and a new professional-standard darts area.ย The pool table has been retained, offering a dedicated space for pub…
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14 AprilPubs and Bars
Greene King to invest ยฃ10m into new HR and payroll platform
Greene King has announced a ยฃ10m investment in its people focussed HR and payroll platform over the next five years in partnership with Workday.ย Designed to digitalise processes such as booking time off and viewing payslips, the cloud-based HR and payroll system aims to provide โa user-friendly experience for team…
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11 AprilFood and Drink
Roadchef opens new McDonaldโs drive-thru at Strensham Services
Roadchef has announced the opening of a new McDonaldโs drive-thru at its Strensham Service station, located southbound on the M5, which enhances the serviceโs customer convenience and on-the-go dining options.ย This addition to the service station, which is Roadchefโs seventh McDonaldโs Drive-Thru across its 30 McDonalds restaurants across the UK,…
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10 AprilCatering Companies
Company of Cooks extends RCP partnership in new ยฃ10m deal
Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and its London event venue, RCP London Events, for a further three years, in a deal worth ยฃ10m. The dedicated Company of Cooks team will continue to exclusively manage and deliver the full suite of catering…
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9 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 09/04/25
The BII has called for โmeaningfulโ support for pubs, as its latest survey revealed that 80% of its members said that all four elements of the changes that came into force this April have negatively impacted their businesses. Due to the budget changes, the BIIโs survey revealed that 83% of…
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9 AprilRestaurants
Yard Sale Pizza secures growth investment from Piper
Yard Sale Pizza has secured an investment from private equity firm Piper to fund growth across the capital and into new UK cities. Piper will also support investment in technology to enhance Yard Saleโs customer experience and its innovation in collaborations and partnerships. Founded in 2013 by Johnnie Tate and…
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7 AprilFeatures
Harder to hire, even tougher to keep: hospitalityโs retention crunch
The hospitality sector stands at a crossroads, with financial pressures mounting and workforce satisfaction waning. A new survey from Hospitality Jobs UK and KAM Insights, in partnership with the Access Group, paints a stark picture: nearly half (46%) of hospitality employees now earn under ยฃ30k, up from 37% in 2024…
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7 AprilNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 07/04/25
Hospitality venues will be released from red tape which stifles business as the government โbacks the British night outโ, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businessesโ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and party-goers more time and more…
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7 AprilGovernment
Gov launches initative to cut red tape to boost British nightlife
Pubs, clubs and restaurants are set to be released from red tape which has stifled business as the government โbacks the British night outโ, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businessesโ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and…
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