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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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Wingstop UK sells majority stake to Sixth Street
US private equity firm Sixth Street has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lemon Pepper Holdings, the UK arm of Wingstop. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but according to City AM the value of the deal is at least the £400m asking price.…
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19 DecemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group invests £100m across estate in 2024
Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in 2024 to “enhance” its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than £17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs” in 2024. Significant…
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18 DecemberRestaurants
Azzurri Group profits double to £42m in FY24
Azzurri Group, the operator of ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has seen profits rise from £21.3m to £41.9m in its full-year results, amid a year of “strong financial performance and transformational strategic progress”.In the year ended 30 June, 2024, revenues rose by 18% to £303.1m, up from £257.8m…
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17 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/12/24
Sales of pints in December could generate turnover of around £1.4bn, says the BBPA. This comes as the association believes that almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December. As a result, the beer and pub sector is expected to pour a total of £3.3bn in GVA…
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17 DecemberNews
Pizza Express appoints new CFO
Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Colin Elliot as the new chief financial officer, commencing the role in the new year. Elliot is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019. He has a proven record working for UK multisite…
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17 DecemberPubs and Bars
Liberation Group to rebrand as Butcombe Group
The pub operator and brewing business, Liberation Group, has revealed its plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group to align with its strategic priorities. Butcombe Group will be the new corporate identity, with the existing operating brands remaining the same – Butcombe Pubs and Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns,…
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16 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/12/24
Levy UK&I and Excel London have made a multi-million-dollar agreement, strengthening their long-standing relationship. The partnership aims to build on its 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. In addition, Levy will expand its in-venue food and beverage offer to Excel’s forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion. Levy has been Excel’s…
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16 DecemberCatering Companies
Levy agrees multi-million pound Excel London partnership
Levy UK and Ireland and Excel London have announced a multi-million-pound agreement strengthening their long-standing relationship. The strengthened partnership aims to build on its successful 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. Central to this lies a brand-new dining experience for Excel’s new-look waterfront entertainment district, Immerse LDN,…
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13 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/24
McWin Capital Partners is in talks to acquire Gail’s, according to Bloomberg. It comes as the investment firm’s owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in the bakery-café chain, having partnered with Bain Capital Credit to take a controlling stake in September 2021. Earlier in November, Sky News…
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13 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
McWin Capital in talks to acquire Gail’s
London-based investment firm McWin Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire bakery-café chain Gail’s from parent company, Bread Holdings, according to Bloomberg. It comes as McWin Capital owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in Gail’s via their EBITDA Investment business, which partnered with Bain Capital Credit,…
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