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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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchNews
Piccolino Caffรฉ Grande in Manchester officially reopens
Piccolino Caffรฉ 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
Todayโs 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 โThe Loftโ bar located upstairs, which will be available for private…
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8 MarchNews
Todayโs news in brief – 08/03/24
BM Caterers has won contracts worth more than ยฃ10m over the last six months, with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. The groupโs new clients include global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines, law firm Lewis Silkin, and power tools business STIHL. The NTIA has…
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8 MarchNews
The Pierhouse Seafood Restaurant reopens following winter makeover
The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin has reopened its doors at the hotel following a two-month winter makeover which expanded its kitchen facilities thanks to a significant investment by the owners.ย The small hotel and Scottish seafood restaurant is led by head chef Michael Leathley and his…
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8 MarchCatering Companies
BM signs ยฃ10m worth of contracts in six months
BM Caterers has announced that it has won contracts worth more than ยฃ10m over the last six months with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. Its new clients, who are based across multiple sites across the UK, includes global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines,…
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6 MarchNews
Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April, as part of his Spring Budget for โlong-term growthโ. The reduction in National Insurance is expected to save the average worker ยฃ450 a year, or ยฃ350 for those who are…
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6 MarchRestaurants
Brasseria Familia exceeds crowdfunding target for third site
Brasseria Familia has exceeded its target for crowdfunding the opening of its third site, raising ยฃ1.2m in the first 48 hours. The company launched the campaign to support the opening of its third site on Brompton Road this May and received 82 investors in the first two days. After the…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 27/02/24
Drinks sales at pubs and bars stayed level year-on-year, with a small 0.1% fall for the week ended 17 February, to continue a solid start to February trading, according to data from CGA. Sales on Valentineโs Day, a crucial trading date for operators and suppliers, wereโฏ9%โฏhigher than on 14 February…
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27 FebruaryCatering Companies
Levy UK&I extends contract with Sheffield United FC by 10 years
Sports and entertainment caterer, Levy UK&I, has announced a 10-year extension of its partnership with Sheffield United Football Club. As part of the contract extension, Levy will continue to manage all catering operations, including matchday hospitality, public concessions, corporate and non-matchday events, such as concerts.ย ย According to the caterer, the…
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