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 -8 OctoberPubs and Bars
Epiris acquires Amber Taverns
Epiris has announced that Epiris Fund III has agreed to acquire pub operator Amber Taverns for an undisclosed sum.ย The acquisition is Epiris Fund IIIโs fifth investment, following Delinian, LoneStar, Pure Cremation and GSF Car Parts. Amber Taverns operates 178 freehold, wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, the…
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7 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 07/10/24
TGI Fridays is close to a rescue deal with D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton, as they could acquire the majority of the business as early as 7 October. Sky News has learnt that the rescue deal will salvage more than 2,000 jobs and an announcement is likely to…
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7 OctoberNews
Punch Pubs adds three new pubs to portfolio
Punch Pubs and Co has added The Bull in Bedford, the Grey Horses Inn in Carlton-in-Lindrick and The Salmon Leap in Totton to its portfolio. The Bull, which is close to Bedfordโs town centre, will sit within Punchโs leased and tenanted estate with publicans Dean and Sarah Harris at the…
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7 OctoberPubs and Bars
Stonegate launches Social Pub and Kitchen brand to consumers
Stonegate Group has introduced its new Social Pub and Kitchen brand to consumers, following the refurbishment and rebrand of pubs across England and Scotland.ย With more than ยฃ5m invested into refurbishing its pubs in FY24 and with more to come in FY25, this investment project aims to enhance its managed…
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4 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP Group sees UK sales rise 12% in Q4
Operator of F&B outlets in travel locations, SSP Group, has reported that UK sales rose by 12%, with a like-for-like jump of 9%, during the fourth quarter ended 30 September.ย The groupโs UK performance was driven by high demand in the air travel sector, a lower level of disruption in…
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3 OctoberSponsored
Two thirds of hospitality businesses yet to implement major food waste change
From 31 March 2025, new โSimpler Recyclingโ legislation, being brought in under the Environment Act 2021, will require all businesses with 10 or more employees to separate dry mixed recyclables and food waste from their general waste, prior to collection from their premises. The survey of 250 hospitality businesses, conducted…
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2 OctoberFood and Drink
QSRP acquires majority stake in Chopstix
QSRP has announced a strategic investment in Chopstix, acquiring a majority stake in the QSR chain for an undisclosed sum. The partnership is aiming to accelerate growth and innovation for both QSRP and Chopstix across the UK and Europe. The investment aligns with QSRPโs strategy to enlarge and diversify its…
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2 OctoberPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame FY revenues rise 3.6% to โrecordโ ยฃ172.3m
Shepherd Neame has revealed that revenues rose by 3.6% to a โrecordโ ยฃ172.3m for the year ended 29 June, following strong performances in London and its tenanted pubs division.ย It comes as divisional revenues in tenanted pubs grew by 5.1% to ยฃ35.6m during the year, with divisional underlying operating profits…
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1 OctoberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 01/10/24
Greggs has reported โgoodโ like-for-like sales growth over Q3. According to the high street bakery chain, September proved to be the strongest month of the quarter, having launched its autumn menu that includes pumpkin spice doughnuts and lattes. The group expects its full year guidance for capital expenditure in 2024…
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1 OctoberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils The Goodrest Tavern refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled its ยฃ178,000 refurbishment of The Goodrest Tavern in Worcester. As part of the investment, the pub has revamped its games offering by updating the dartboards, pool tables and skittle alley for customers to enjoy. In addition the outside of the pub now features a spacious beer…
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