Investment

GDK partners with True to roll out UK and international expansion

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has been backed by investment and innovation firm True to continue its expansion in the UK…

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The future of food halls: why Kerb is appealing to indie street food traders

The traders at Kerb made more than £32m last year. That’s 37% higher than 2023. In just two years, their…

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JD Wetherspoon sales rise by 5.6% in Q1

JD Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales rose by 5.6% in the 13-week period to 27 April, with year-to-date like-for-like…

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Heineken to invest £40m in pubs

Heineken UK has announced that it will invest £40m in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division in…

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Today’s news in brief – 02/05/25

McDonald’s has seen its international sales dip 1% in Q1, with US sales falling by 3.6% over the period. That…

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Fortress and Lion Capital secure £30m loan to support Loungers deal

Lion Capital and Fortress Investment Group have secured a £30m club loan from OakNorth to support the acquisition of Loungers,…

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Chartwells partners with The University of Kent

Campus caterer Chartwell Universities has announced a new partnership with The University of Kent, and will begin delivering catering services…

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Young’s revenues jump 25.4% in FY25

Young’s has revealed that total managed revenues, which include both Young’s and City Pubs, rose by 25.4% in the 52-week…

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Accent Catering appoints new regional director

Staines-based Accent Catering Services Limited has appointed Rachel Wilson to its new regional directorship post to support its growing business…

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Today’s news in brief – 28/04/25

Hospitality insolvencies were down 11% to 3,402 in the 12 months to February 2025, according to data from the Office…

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