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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Sep- 2024 -20 SeptemberFeatures
The implications of Edinburghโs Visitor Levy Act
The Visitor Levy Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in May 2024 and received Royal Assent shortly after in July, grants local councils the authority to implement a tax on overnight accommodation, commonly referred to as a “visitor levy” or “tourist tax”.ย This new legislation represents a significant…
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20 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Knoops raises ยฃ1m on first day of crowdfunding campaign
Knoops has raised over ยฃ1m since launching its campaign on Wednesday 18 September via Crowdcube, the world’s largest equity crowdfunding platform.ย The Crowdcube campaign went live on Wednesday (18 September) with an initial target of ยฃ1m, which had already been comfortably surpassed by the end of yesterday (19 September). The…
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19 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Pubs outperform licensed sector despite โdisappointingโ weather
Managed pubs have outperformed the licensed sector as a whole in August, with year-on-year growth of 2.9% despite disappointing weather, according to the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. Restaurants recorded a 0.8% increase, while the on-the-go segment achieved 5.0% growth. However, bars continued a long run…
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16 SeptemberBusiness
Business rates relief end could cost hospitality ยฃ1bn, says UKH
The end of business rates relief could cost hospitality businesses ยฃ928m in April, according to data from UKHospitality. Hospitality and leisure businesses face their bills quadrupling, totalling tens of thousands of pounds per venue, if business rates relief ends as planned on 31 March. Data from UKH found that A…
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13 SeptemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 13/09/24
UKH has welcomed Martynโs Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martynโs Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has…
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13 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils Britannia Inn refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled the new Britannia Inn following an investment of ยฃ227,000. The pub has undergone a complete transformation including new furniture, fixtures and fittings throughout as well as a new bar area and games room boasting pool tables and darts boards. Outside, the pub features a newly renovated,…
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12 SeptemberNews
Brother Marcus opens new site in Covent Garden
Brother Marcus, the modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant founded by Alex Large and Tasos Gaitanos, has opened its largest location to date in The Yards, Covent Garden. Brother Marcusโs 4,190 sq ft two-floor venue at 23 Slingsby Place includes two terraces overlooking The Yardsโ St Martinโs Courtyard and features a bar…
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12 SeptemberPeople
Adnams chairman steps down amid health concerns
Suffolk-based hospitality group Adnams has announced that chairman Jonathan Adnams has stepped down from his role with immediate effect due to health reasons.ย The news comes after he initially informed members of his possible retirement at the companyโs last Annual General Meeting.ย As a result, the board โunanimouslyโ agreed that…
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10 SeptemberFeatures
Extra covers: The technology driving Freemanโs new Lordโs Food Village
Freemanโs Event Partners has just put the finishing touches on a brand new Food Village at Lordโs Cricket Ground. For the company which is accustomed to catering large events and sports stadiums this is a big step forward with a permanent venue. The way the Village has been constructed can…
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10 SeptemberPeople
Revolution Bars Group appoints new non-exec chairman
Revolution Bars Group has announced the appointment of Luke Johnson to its board as non-executive chairman, following the retirement of Keith Edelman, who has held the role since February 2015.ย A well-known entrepreneur and investor, Johnson first established himself in the hospitality industry as chairman of and significant investor in…
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