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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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
KKR in talks to acquire Costa Coffee
American investment giant KKR is reportedly in talks to acquire Costa Coffee, according to Sky News. The publication said the firm has joined a small number of parties currently in talks with The Coca-Cola Company and its advisers at investment bank Lazard regarding a deal. Sky added that KKR’s involvement…
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28 OctoberRestaurants
UKH warns hundreds of venues could shut under new rates surcharge
Hundreds of large hospitality venues could face closure if the government goes ahead with plans to impose a new business rates surcharge on big properties, UKHospitality and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have warned. According to UKH, the measure would threaten around 500 high street venues with rateable values above…
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27 OctoberPubs and Bars
Punch Pubs FY earnings rise amid conversions boost
Punch Pubs Group has reported a โstrong upliftโ in trading from pubs converted to its partnership model, helping to lift underlying EBITDA from ยฃ88.6m to ยฃ95.8m for the year ended 10 August. The group said performance across its leased and tenanted and pub partnership segments had strengthened, with total revenue…
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22 OctoberPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars reopens St Johnโs Tavern after ยฃ1m refurb
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced that the St Johnโs Tavern in Archway, London is set to reopen on 31 October 2025 following a ยฃ1m refurbishment. The company commenced the transformation after it acquired the venue from an independent leaseholder at the end of September. The reimagined space will accommodate…
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20 OctoberRestaurants
Yavuz Pehlivanlar named CEO of newly formed Hakkasan Group
Mohari Hospitality has appointed Yavuz Pehlivanlar as chief executive of the newly established Hakkasan Group, which brings together the Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Ling Ling and Sake No Hana restaurant brands. Pehlivanlar will lead the groupโs international growth and oversee brand development across its portfolio of 22 restaurants in cities including London,…
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16 OctoberPubs and Bars
Vagabond opens Liverpool St site amid ongoing expansion
Wine bar group Vagabond Wines will open a new site beside Liverpool Street Station tomorrow (17 October), joining British Landโs redevelopment of the Broadgate estate. The bar will feature Vagabondโs self-pour system offering more than 100 wines by the glass, alongside a food menu designed for sharing. It marks the…
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15 OctoberBusiness
Red Engine secures ยฃ70m funding to drive expansion
Red Engine, the owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has reportedly expanded its lending facility to ยฃ70m to support its new venue openings in the UK and overseas, according to Sky News.ย As the operator of the social darks and shuffleboard brands, it has secured an additional ยฃ10m in…
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14 OctoberFood and Drink
Wasabi to open new Cheapside restaurant amid London expansion
Sushi and bento chain Wasabi has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Cheapside on 21 October, expanding its presence in central London. Located close to St Paulโs Cathedral, the site will serve customers in the Cityโs business district, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. The…
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10 OctoberRestaurants
Tony Macaroni unveils UK franchise growth plan
Scottish restaurant group Tony Macaroni has announced plans to expand across the UK through a new franchise growth strategy for 2025โ26. Founded in 2007, the Italian dining brand currently operates 13 restaurants and employs more than 300 staff.ย As part of the Viva Italia Group, Tony Macaroni is now seeking…
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10 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP launches ยฃ100m share buyback as FY earnings meet expectations
SSP Group has announced a ยฃ100m share buyback after confirming it remains on course to deliver full-year earnings per share (EPS) in line with market expectations. The operator of food and beverage outlets across airports and railway stations said revenue for the year to 30 September 2025 rose about 8%…
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