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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Jan- 2025 -9 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 09/01/25
Greggs has surpassed £2bn in sales for the first time in 2024. Despite the 11.3% sales increase, Greggs warned that it would raise prices further to offset increased employment costs. Furthermore, Subdued high street footfall contributed to a 2.5% increase in like-for-like sales in company-managed shops. Top restaurant group saw…
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9 JanuaryPubs and Bars
The Spotted Dog reopens following a six-figure investment
Dorking-based pub The Spotted Dog has reopened following a six-figure investment, with the renovations leading to an increase in capacity by 130. The venue closed its doors on 20 October 2024 for the transformation, with two months of extensive work taking place behind the scenes to introduce new features. Situated…
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8 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/01/25
JKS Restaurants has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period to 31 March 2024. The operator of multiple F&B concepts, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from £925,790 in 2023. This is despite having almost…
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8 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Hydes invests further £235k in The Abel Heywood within 12 months
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a £235k refurbishment of the boutique hotel at The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The investment follows a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate in 2024 including a £200k refurbishment of The Abel Heywood pub in February…
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3 JanuaryNews
Boxpark turnover drops to £19.9m amid ‘confident’ expansion plans
Boxpark’s turnover for the year ended 30 April 2024 dropped marginally to £19.9m, though the food operator said it is “confident” of securing further sites in 2026 and beyond. The group’s financial performance was impacted by a tougher macroeconomic environment with a drop in beverage sales partially offset by an…
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3 JanuaryFood and Drink
Wasabi eyes expansion amid return to profit
Wasabi has revealed that it posted a profit of £21.9m for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company stated that this was down to a “solid performance” which improved profitability as it balanced inflationary pressure with value for money for customers. As a result of this, the company stated…
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2 JanuaryFood and Drink
Eataly sees losses reach £5m
Italian food hall and market Eataly has seen its pre-tax losses rise to £5m for the year ended 31 December 2023, compared with a loss of £1.29m in 2022. The company stated that its sales and margins increased, and labour cost decreased from the previous year, however energy prices had…
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2 JanuaryPubs and Bars
More than 34 pubs a month stopped trading in 2024, data finds
The number of pubs that stopped trading permanently across England and Wales rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34 a month calling last orders for the final time in 2024, according to analysis of official government data by Altus Group. The commercial real estate adviser found that…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns invests £800k in three sites
Admiral Taverns has revealed that it has invested £800k in three pubs; The Silkstone Arms in Sheffield, The Eagle in Braintree and The Wonder in Oldbury. The Silkstone Arms has had an investment of nearly £220,000 including a complete transformation including a revamped bar area and brand-new fixtures, fittings, flooring…
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24 DecemberGovernment
UKH calls on gov to rethink approach to NIC changes
UKHospitality has called on the government to “rethink its approach” to upcoming changes to National Insurance contributions, warning that proper consultation and engagement is needed before the changes are implemented next year. It comes as revised figures from the Office for National Statistics yesterday showed that the UK economy had…
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