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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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame reopens The Crown after ยฃ750k refurb
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened The Crown pub in Blackheath Village, following a ยฃ750,000 transformation. The former 16th Century coaching inn has undergone a seven-week refurbishment which has introduced a new look while also retaining its โuniqueโ features. The pub now features a โrichโ palette…
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23 FebruaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 23/02/24
Tortilla appointed Andy Naylor as its new CEO, as Richard Morris will be stepping down at the end of March. Naylor, who has worked alongside Morris for the last seven years, initially joined as CFO and most recently was UK managing director. Meanwhile, Maria Denny has joined the business this…
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23 FebruaryPubs and Bars
The Lobster reopens following ยฃ465k investment
The Lobster pub, located in the seaside town of Sheringham, is set to reopen on Tuesday 27 February after undergoing a ยฃ465,000 refurbishment. As part of the six-figure investment, The Lobster has received a full internal and external refresh which includes a new bar, kitchen, and refurbishment of seven of…
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21 FebruaryAdvice
How hospitality businesses can survive in 2024
2024 has only just begun, and weโve already witnessed a spate of small business closures across the hospitality sector. With the winding up of independent businesses across England, Wales and Scotland, questions have again been raised about the amount of governmental support available to one of the UKโs most beloved…
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20 FebruaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 20/02/24
NTIA and IoH are joining forces on the Leave No One Behind campaign, which is aimed at advocating for the survival and recovery of their collective membership of over 20,000 businesses in the UK. The united campaign comes ahead of the Spring Budget, due to be announced on 6 March…
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20 FebruaryNews
Costa Coffee to open 11 cafรฉs in Sainsburyโs supermarkets
Costa Coffee and Sainsburyโs have announced the launch of a new collaboration, aimed at providing a new cafe experience for customers across the United Kingdom.ย The agreement represents an expansion for Costa Coffee as it unveils initial plans to open 11 new stores within Sainsburyโs supermarkets throughout 2024.ย ย The collaboration…
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20 FebruaryPubs and Bars
The William Morgan pub to reopen following refurb
The William Morgan pub in Prestatyn is set to re-open its doors on 21 February, following a huge six-figure investment from the Stonegate Group. The new-look pub will also host a grand launch party from Thursday 22 February, through to Sunday 25 February. The venue has undergone a full renovation,…
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16 FebruaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 16/02/24
Costa Coffee will increase pay for over 15,000 team members from 1 April. This will be the fifth time the company has increased pay rates for store team members since April 2021. Team members in Central London will receive an extra ยฃ1 per hour, bringing their starting rate to ยฃ13…
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16 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Costa Coffee to boost pay in April
Costa Coffee has announced that from 1 April 2024 it will increase pay rates for over 15,000 team members in its 1,500 UK company-owned stores.ย This is the fifth time the company has increased pay rates for store team members since April 2021.ย As part of an investment of over…
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16 FebruaryRestaurants
Tortilla confirms delivery partners following strategy review
Tortilla has confirmed UberEats and Just Eat as its delivery partners, following a review of the fast-casual brandโs delivery strategy, which was announced on 20 December 2023.ย The news comes as, whilst the groupโs multi-partner approach to delivery has supported strong growth in sales volumes and awareness, delivery commission charges…
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