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 -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.ย The commercial real estate adviser found that…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns invests ยฃ800k in three sites
Admiral Taverns has revealed that it has invested ยฃ800k 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 ยฃ220,000 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 approachโ 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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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 ยฃ400m asking price.…
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19 DecemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group invests ยฃ100m across estate in 2024
Stonegate Group has invested more than ยฃ100m in 2024 to โenhanceโ its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than ยฃ17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating โthriving local pubsโ in 2024.ย Significant…
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18 DecemberRestaurants
Azzurri Group profits double to ยฃ42m in FY24
Azzurri Group, the operator of ASK Italian,ย Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has seen profits rise from ยฃ21.3m to ยฃ41.9m in its full-year results, amid a year of โstrong financial performance and transformational strategic progressโ.In the year ended 30 June, 2024, revenues rose by 18% to ยฃ303.1m, up from ยฃ257.8m…
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17 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 17/12/24
Sales of pints in December could generate turnover of around ยฃ1.4bn, 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 ยฃ3.3bn 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.ย Elliot is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019.ย 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.ย Butcombe Group will be the new corporate identity, with the existing operating brands remaining the same โ Butcombe Pubs and Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns,…
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16 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs 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 Excelโs forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion. Levy has been Excelโs…
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