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- 2023 -22 FebruaryNews
Oasis reiterates ‘need for transparency’ amid Wagamama’s performance
Oasis, the Hong Kong-based activist investor, has again reiterated the need for transparency from The Restaurant Group (TRG) – the owner of Wagamama – following a response to its open letter which demanded sweeping changes after a 65% slump in share over the past year.In an open letter last week,…
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1 FebruaryBusiness
Hospitality braces for 101% rise in energy bills this quarter
Hospitality businesses are bracing for a 101% increase in energy bills this quarter, compared with the same period last year, according to the joint Q1 Hospitality Members Survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster. The figures have been raised directly…
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Jan- 2023 -31 JanuaryRestaurants
TriSpan acquires stake in Mowgli
TriSpan, a global private equity firm, has acquired a stake in Mowgli, a leading Indian casual dining restaurant group, after it invested through its dedicated restaurant fund Rising Stars. Nisha Katona MBE, founder of Mowgli, will continue to lead the group as CEO in its next phase of growth, supported…
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23 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Salonica Maroon increases Creams shareholding
Investment firm Salonica Maroon has announced that it has acquired further shareholdings in Creams Cafe. Salonica Maroon co-invested in the dessert business alongside majority shareholder Pistachio Holdings in December 2020. Creams opened a flagship store in Manchester Arndale Centre in December 2022 and has 15 new locations in the pipeline…
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18 JanuaryRestaurants
Burger King announces partnership with UK Youth
Burger King has announced its partnership with UK Youth, a charity that works to ensure all young people are equipped to “reach their full potential and thrive at every stage of their lives”. This comes as new research revealed that 83% of young people say their mental wellbeing has been…
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16 JanuaryCatering Companies
The front of the Q: Q Catering’s plans to hit £20m turnover by 2023
Q catering appointed three new members of staff from Kent Frozen Foods towards the end of 2022; Tony Blake as commercial director, Caroline Martin as sales director and Nick Jennings as financial director. How pleased are you with your recent appointments? These were people that I worked with at KFF.…
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16 JanuaryBusiness
Imbiba completes first close of £90m fund
Imbiba, a leading leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor in growth brands, has completed the first close of its new £90m fund at around £70m, whilst completing its first investment into Little Houses Group. The new fund was led by “significant” investment from the British Business Bank alongside other investors including…
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16 JanuaryBusiness
UKH says lack of support hinders Scottish hospitality
Scottish hospitality businesses are said to be operating at a “significant” disadvantage to those in England and Wales, as a result of the Scottish government’s reluctance to support businesses, according to UK Hospitality. The hospitality organisation has addressed the Scottish government’s finance and public administration committee on the urgent need…
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13 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations to open Manahatta in Sheffield
Arc Inspirations is set to expand its portfolio of bars into a new city with the launch of Manahatta, Sheffield. The group currently operates 18 premium bars across the North of England, under the brands of Banyan Bar and Kitchen, BOX and Manahatta. It secured planning permission for the new…
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12 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Mitchells & Butlers welcomes strong festive trading in Q1
Mitchells and Butlers has welcomed continued strong trading over the festive season, as like-for-like sales rose by 10.4% in its first quarter, with trading bolstered by the Christmas period. The group made a strong start to the financial year, with like-for-like sales up by 6.5% over the ten weeks to…
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