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- 2024 -17 OctoberFood and Drink
The Caledonian Edinburgh to launch new F&B site, The Court
The Caledonian Edinburgh hotel is set to unveil its brand-new food and drink destination The Court later this month. The news follows Henderson Parkโs ยฃ35m investment in renovation and the hotelโs transition to join Curio Collection by Hilton. The transformation to the food and drink offering will be one of…
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16 OctoberBusiness
Hospitality business rates to hit ยฃ914m, UKH warns
Septemberโs CPI inflation data will cause an additional ยฃ48m increase to business rates meaning the overall bill, set for April, will likely hit ยฃ914m, according to UKHospitality. As a result of this the trade body is calling on the chancellor to introduce a lower, permanent and universal multiplier for hospitality.…
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16 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks acquires 23.5 Degrees
Starbucks has announced its acquisition of franchise group 23.5 Degrees in the UK earlier this week for an undisclosed amount. This deal will bring on board the largest Starbucks-licensed business partner in the market, encompassing approximately 113 stores and 1,650 employees.ย According to the coffee chain, the deal will further…
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15 OctoberNews
The Nursery Inn pub in Stockport reopens after ยฃ250k refurb
Hydes Brewery has reopened the doors of its Stockport pub, The Nursery Inn, following a ยฃ250k refurbishment. The refurbishment of the 1939-built pub, a Grade II listed building owned by Salford-based Hydes, includes a full interior overhaul including a respectful redecoration, new furniture and fixtures in keeping with the pubโs…
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11 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 11/10/24
Boxpark has had its new location in Birmingham greenlit. Located in Digbeth, Boxpark has signed a 15-year lease in the Floodgate Street Arches. The new opening, which will see the group invest roughly ยฃ5m into the local area, is expected to create around 200 new jobs upon launch in 2025.ย …
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11 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Cooks Coffee appoints new CFO
Cooks Coffee has announced the appointment of Katherine Scott as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Scott joins the group with a track record in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries to her new role. Throughout her career, Scott…
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11 OctoberPeople
SticksโnโSushi appoints new CFO
Danish-Japanese restaurant group, SticksโฒnโฒSushi, has announced the appointment of Kushal Banerjee as its new chief financial officer.ย With over 17 years of experience, Banerjee brings โsignificantโ expertise across M&A, capital markets and corporate strategy.ย He joins SticksโnโSushi after five years at Azzurri Group, the private equity-backed hospitality investment platform with…
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9 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 09/10/24
Loungersโ total revenues rose 19.2% to ยฃ178.3m during H1, as it opened a total of 17 new locations. It comes as Loungersโ like-for-like sales rose by 4.7% over the period. According to the operator of brands Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside, its performance during H1 demonstrates its ability to โconsistently…
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9 OctoberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations to bring Box to Sheffield
Arc Inspirations has announced that it is set to open its sports bar and kitchen brand Box in Sheffield in November. Located near Sheffield City Hall the new venue is part of the โHeart of the Cityโ redevelopment project bringing an investment of ยฃ2.7m that will create 55 new jobs.…
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9 OctoberCatering Companies
Compass Group UK&I generates ยฃ2bn of Social Value in three years
Compass Group UK and Ireland has generated ยฃ2.14bn in Social and Local Economic Value since 2021, measured and validated by Social Value Portal. In 2023 a Social and Local Economic Value of ยฃ838.1m was achieved (an increase of 42% from ยฃ591m in 2021) as a result of the company employing…
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