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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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 Yet, the external perception of hospitality workers is often clouded by outdated stigma, which is hard to shake off.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.ย 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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25 AprilNews
Greene King urges government to protect pubs ahead of coronation
Four in five Brits believe pubs are important for local communities, according to new research by Greene King.ย Greene Kingโs report comes ahead of the Kingโs coronation and looks at the role pubs play in local communities, their social and economic impact, and how they have evolved with society since…
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24 AprilNews
Brighton Pier Group revenues hit ยฃ59m post-Covid
The Brighton Pier Group recently reported revenues of ยฃ58.9m for the 18 months ending 25 December 2022.ย The majority of the revenues came from the groupโs pier division, which accumulated a total of ยฃ25.3m, compared to ยฃ9.6m in 2021.ย The results also show the business has rebounded strongly, especially by…
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18 AprilRestaurants
Atis to open fifth location in London Bridge this May
Salad and bowl bar Atis has announced the opening of its fifth location in London Bridge this May in the new Borough Yards development, with a sixth opening also in the works. The announcement comes as, since opening its flagship venue in October 2019, the chain has been successful in…
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13 AprilFeatures
Simon King: โI feel like Iโve got the best job in the worldโ
Can you tell us about your experience within hospitality?ย Iโve been in the industry since I was a teenager, so really my entire life. At the very beginning, I worked in country house hotels. After my A-levels, I studied Hospitality Management in Devon and then went to London in the…
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12 AprilRestaurants
28 Market Place to close after three years of trading
Somerset restaurant, 28 Market Place, has recently announced its closure after opening three years ago.ย The 26-cover restaurant was founded thanks to an investment from Horatioโs Investments, whose founder is a Somerset-born entrepreneur with a passion for investing in businesses that enhance the local area.ย The location was initially restored…
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11 AprilFeatures
The craft ramen eatery with an OnlyFans account: Q&A with owner Ross Mackenzie
ย How did you know that it was time to launch Send Noods?ย My business partner Vinny Yu came up with the concept, he showed me his idea and the branding and I told him โOkay, I’ll show you some ramen shops around Manchesterโ. So, we started going out for lunch…
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5 AprilNews
The Crown at Chislehurst reopens after ยฃ1.4m refurb
The Crown at Chislehurst has reopened its doors following a ยฃ1.4m transformation by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame. Set in the London Borough of Bromley, the pub, which dates back to 1874, has undergone a major 12-week renovation to retain its “unique character while introducing a contemporary…
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