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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Jul- 2023 -12 JulyNews
Junkyard Golf Club to open new Camden site in August
Junkyard Golf Club has announced details of its new opening in Camden, which will become the seventh venue in London for the brand. With a significant investment of £2m, the new location marks a milestone in the group’s expansion plans. Situated at the former Shaka Zulu restaurant in the heart…
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12 JulyPubs and Bars
Maven Leisure LTD opens new sports pub & kitchen
BRE Investment Management has announced that Maven Leisure LTD will be opening Northwood at Angel Central. Angel’s new sports pub and kitchen will have 12 UHD screens and cover cover 3,600 sq ft on Angel Central’s first floor and is set to open in September Northwood will be their first…
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6 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Joe and the Juice revenues jump 49% in FY22
Danish chain of juice bars and coffee shops, Joe and the Juice, has revealed that revenues increased by DKK 558m (£63.9m) to DKK 1.7bn (£124.6m) in FY22, demonstrating a 49% jump. The group’s operating profit also increased from DKK 271m (£31m) in 2021 to DKK 276m (£31.6m) in FY22, with…
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5 JulyComment
Catering to Britain’s future: Nurturing hospitality and entrepreneurship post-Brexit
As the country continues to navigate a new chapter outside of the EU, it is becoming even more crucial to identify those sectors that have the capability to drive economic growth and foster innovation. Catering is an industry that has proven its resilience and thirst for innovation over recent years,…
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5 JulyRestaurants
Caravan to open largest site to date in Covent Garden
Caravan is set to open its largest site to date with a new flagship restaurant in Covent Garden. The opening will represent the group’s eighth site, and follows on from its last opening in Canary Wharf in 2022. Spanning two floors, it is the brand’s second central London restaurant since…
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4 JulyPubs and Bars
York pub to reopen following £304k investment from Stonegate
York-based pub, The Stonebow, which was formerly known as The Terrace, is set to reopen to the local community on Monday 24 July following a £304k investment by the Stonegate Group. The pub has received a “fresh, new” look inside featuring new furnishings and fittings, and eight new HD TV…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneNews
Hydes brewery invests £3.6m in new Wirral site
Hydes, a leading North West brewery and pub retailer has acquired premises in Heswall, on the Wirral, Merseyside, and is set to open a new pub restaurant that will create at least 35 jobs. Salford-based Hydes brewery has acquired the building on Telegraph Road, which will see the conversion of…
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27 JuneNews
Chopstix refurbishes Peterborough site as part of capex programme
Chopstix has renovated its Peterborough site as part of its seven-figure capex programme to supplement its expanding footprint. Having reopened this month after a £100,000 refurbishment, the high street site on Long Causeway follows the redevelopment of several Chopstix equity stores in recent months including Oxford Street, Nottingham and Reading…
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23 JuneNews
Q Catering launches new online ordering system
Independent wholesaler Q Catering has launched a new online ordering system after increased customer demand. The company will be partnering with SwiftCloud on the new app-based system that will allow online shoppers to place orders at any time of day. The platform allows customers to create multiple saved shopping lists…
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22 JunePubs and Bars
High inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association has said that high inflation is still impacting the night time economy and consumer spending. The trade association believes that despite the warm weather and three bank holidays last month operating costs and consumers tightening their belts have affected the sector. This comes after it…
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