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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Apr- 2024 -11 AprilFood and Drink
Crêpeaffaire seeks franchise partners to support UK expansion
Crêpeaffaire has appointed property adviser Christie and Co to help in its search for new franchise partners to support its UK expansion plans. As a scalable lifestyle brand, Crêpeaffaire also has a vision to offer “the ultimate quick-serve meal and snack solution”, through a variety of formats. Founded in London…
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10 AprilTrade Associations
UKH welcomes Labour’s plan to reform business rates
UKHospitality has welcomed the Labour party’s plan for high streets and its intention of fixing the business rates system, as the industry body called the current system “archaic”. News follows the Labour party’s announcement of its plan for high streets, including replacing business rates with a new system of business…
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10 AprilFood and Drink
Sessions raises £3m to expand tech offering
Sessions has raised a further £3m from existing investors Guinness Ventures, in a bid to expand on its technology offering. The news comes as the hospitality growth platform is launching a new franchise arm, starting with SoBe Burger and Ivan Ramen. Since starting operations in 2020, the Sessions platform has…
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10 AprilPubs and Bars
Portobello Pub Company acquires Darwin and Wallace
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired London-based bar-restaurant business, Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues located in some key London ‘villages’ including Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name,…
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5 AprilPubs and Bars
Majestic acquires Vagabond Wines
Vagabond Wines has been bought out of administration by the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer Majestic Wines. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond colleagues following a period of uncertainty, after the business went into administration last month. Following the acquisition, Majestic plans to invest in…
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2 AprilPeople
RedCat Pub Company appoints new exec team amid strategic review
RedCat Pub Company has announced the appointment of a new executive team, which will be led by CEO Richard Lewis. The new executive team will take leadership of both RedCat and Coaching Inn Group, as Kevin Charity retires. As part of the leadership shuffle, several promotions have been made, including…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchPubs and Bars
The Maltshovel pub reopens following £260k investment
The Maltshovel in Pontefract has reopened today (28 March 2024) following a £260,000 refurbishment. The Grade II listed Tudor revival building in which The Maltshovel is situated is home to a 14th Century cellar that is rumoured to have tunnels leading to Leeds Castle. The pub, which received funding from…
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25 MarchNews
Piccolino Caffé Grande in Manchester officially reopens
Piccolino Caffé Grande in Manchester city centre has reopened its doors following a refit and refurbishment to deliver an Italian dining experience in the city. Located on Clarence Street, overlooking Manchester Town Hall, the restaurant has been a restaurant institution for 23 years and its latest investment is set to…
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15 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/03/24
Incipio Group has named Ian Edward as its new chairman, having joined the board as non-executive director in 2022. Having co-founded Hippo Inns, he has also advised and invested in leisure businesses for over 30 years. Edward is currently on the board of Pizza Pilgrims and is an investor in…
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15 MarchPubs and Bars
The Royal Oak reopens following six figure investment
The Royal Oak in Harlesden has reopened its doors today (15 March), after undergoing an extensive transformation following a six-figure investment from Craft Union Pub Company. The pub which features Victorian architecture now includes two fully refurbished bars, with ‘The Loft’ bar located upstairs, which will be available for private…
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