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.

  • Nov- 2023 -
    8 November
    NewsWetherspoon sales rise 9.5% in Q1

    Wetherspoon sales rise 9.5% in Q1

    J D Wetherspoon has reported a LFL sales growth of 9.5% for the 14 weeks ended 5 November.  Bar sales increased by 10.7%, food by 8.2% and slot machines by 10%. Hotel room sales for the group also increased by 6.2%. Total sales have increased by 8.1% in the year…

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  • 3 November
    Pubs and BarsCMBC to invest £10m+ in Northampton Brewery to boost sustainability

    CMBC to invest £10m+ in Northampton Brewery to boost sustainability

    Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced its plans to invest more than £10m in upgrading equipment at its Northampton Brewery, further increasing capacity for producing its innovative Snap Pack packaging and reducing its water usage. The investments will see three significant upgrades realised, with all three set to go…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    31 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 31/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 31/10/23

    Wheel Topco, which is considering a bid for The Restaurant Group, is working with Goldman Sachs on this potential deal. The move would be an attempt to disrupt TRG’s planned takeover by Apollo Global Management. The Pizza Express owner has reportedly been in discussions with TRG’s board about a potential…

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  • 31 October
    Pubs and BarsTrust Inns acquires The Bear Inn in Weston-super-Mare

    Trust Inns acquires The Bear Inn in Weston-super-Mare

    Trust Inns has announced the acquisition of The Bear Inn, which is located on Walliscote Road, just two minutes from the Weston-super-Mare seafront and town centre.  The operator of pubs has acquired the business as an investment opportunity, as it is expected to produce £62,400 per annum.  The inn first…

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  • 30 October
    Pubs and BarsRed Oak Taverns acquires 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery

    Red Oak Taverns acquires 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery

    Red Oak Taverns has announced that it will complete the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October 2023. The deal includes sites across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset such as the Rolle Quay (Barnstaple), the White Hart (Launceston) and the Four Lords (Par).…

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  • 30 October
    BusinessUK licensed premises drop below 100k for first time in 20 years

    UK licensed premises drop below 100k for first time in 20 years

    The number of Britain’s licensed premises has fallen by nearly a third in the last two decades to below 100,000 for the first time in 20 years, according to new figures from UKH in partnership with CGA by NIQ. At the end of this September, the total number of licensed…

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  • 27 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 27/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 27/10/23

    Punch Pubs reported total revenues of £313.5m for FY23, up from £284.4m in FY22. Management Partnership division’s revenues also increased by 24% to £139.8m over 52 weeks. All three divisions, including leased and tenanted, management partnership, and Laine, achieved like-for-like sales growth. EBITDA for the period was £79.1m, a decrease…

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  • 27 October
    Pubs and BarsStar Pubs and Bars opens The Unicorn in Cardiff

    Star Pubs and Bars opens The Unicorn in Cardiff

    Star Pubs and Bars has launched The Unicorn pub in Cardiff following a £1.4m upgrade. The pub group stated that with the new opening, it has completed its “biggest single investment” in the UK this year. Closed for five years, the pub has been transformed into a Just Add Talent…

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  • 23 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 23/10/23

    Pret A Manger is partnering with franchisee Dallas International to expand its operations in the US. Dallas will operate about 50 Pret shops and have exclusive rights to open new ones in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. The deal includes refurbishing shops and developing new formats, including drive-thrus, with…

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  • 23 October
    Pubs and BarsHydes Brewery to open new £3.6m pub restaurant

    Hydes Brewery to open new £3.6m pub restaurant

    North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes is set to launch its new £3.6m pub restaurant, The Harry Beswick, in Heswall. The opening of The Harry Beswick has created 55 full and part-time jobs in the Heswall area, ranging from management and front of house team to chefs, bar supervisors…

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