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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May- 2023 -15 MayNews
Pub Punch Q2 revenues hit £158m
Punch Pubs has recently reported revenues of £158.1m for the 28 weeks ended February 2023, compared to £142.6m for the same period last year. Earnings before taxes for the group were £37.5m, slightly less than the £38.6m reported the previous year. Punch Pubs has said that last year’s results benefited…
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15 MayBusiness
MJMK breaks through £1M crowdfunding target in hours
Restaurant group MJMK has reached its £1m crowdfunding target within the first hours post launch, with the current total close to £1.2m. The campaign is aimed at raising funds to open a new concept with celebrated chef-partner Santiago Lastra (of KOL) and accelerate the expansion of the popular Casa do…
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12 MayFeatures
Why customer loyalty can be your inflation crisis lifeline
Can you tell us about your experience in customer loyalty and your role at Antavo? I’m the chief strategy officer and one of the co-founders of Antavo, the enterprise loyalty programme management software. I started thinking about Antavo’s business plan more than 12 years ago. Eventually, the company was founded…
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3 MayFeatures
The ‘Market Place’ of Ideas: Reinventing the dining experience
“I think the way the industry is going and where people see casual dining, is completely changing. The fact is now you can go out with a group of friends, and all have the same experience of being somewhere but all have a completely different food and drink experience. I…
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3 MayNews
Restaurant Brands International sees Q1 earnings hit $588m
Restaurant Brands International which runs Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, has revealed its earnings hit $588m (£469m) for the quarter ending in March 2023 as its global sales increased 10%. The company said the performance, which beat analysts expectations, was driven by increases in its segments as…
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2 MayNews
Heinkenen to invest £40m in Star Pubs upgrades
Heineken has recently announced it will invest £40m in upgrading almost a quarter of the pubs in its Star Pubs & Bars’ estate in 2023. A total of 570 pubs will benefit from the improvements, with 100 of these scheduled for major revamps averaging £200,000 each, creating around 600 new…
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2 MayPubs and Bars
Liberation Group expands managed pubs portfolio in Q1
Pub operator Liberation Group has revealed that for the 12 weeks to 22 April, its portfolio of managed pubs increased by 4.7% like-for-like in the UK, while food and drink increased by 4.4% and 2.8% respectively. While accommodation saw a rise of 13.9% among the group’s managed pubs, its estate…
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilAdvice
Keep it Professional: Building Respect for everyone working in Hospitality
People are the heart of hospitality. Yet, the external perception of hospitality workers is often clouded by outdated stigma, which is hard to shake off. More critically, this is having a negative impact on recruiting at a time when labour is in short supply; not to mention the direct impact…
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28 AprilNews
Punch Pubs adds two pubs to growing portfolio
Independent Pub Company Punch Pubs and Co has recently acquired two new community pubs to add to its 1,300-strong portfolio. The pub company, based in Burton upon Trent, had been seeking more quality acquisitions, including packages and single-site opportunities that fit with its modern and progressive vision and growth plans.…
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26 AprilPubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bars aims for net-zero pub estate by 2040
Heineken-owned Star Pubs and Bars has announced its plans to decarbonise its estate of 2,400 pubs by 2040 in a phased approach. According to Star Pubs and Bars, the company will first focus on achieving net zero in its 145 Just Add Talent managed operator pubs, making up its scope…
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