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- 2022 -29 JulyVenues & Properties
Sodexo Live unveils ยฃ1m makeover of Wigan stadium
Sodexo Live, the venue partner of the DW Stadium in Wigan, has revealed a ยฃ1m investment in the venueโs hospitality, conference and events spaces, a โnotableโ highlight of the venue being the newly-upgraded sports bar.ย The investment comes as the stadium and the group agreed on an 11-year catering and…
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27 JulyPubs and Bars
Marstonโs like-for-like sales drop 2%
Marstonโs plc has revealed its like-for-like sales dropped 2% for the 42 weeks to 23 July FY22, compared to the same period in FY2019, due to the reintroduction of trading restrictions in December and January, and the impact on consumer sentiment in H1. However, total retail sales in the groupโs…
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25 JulyFeatures
The Golf Fang takeover
What inspired the launch of the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands? Dan, our co-founder, and I came from a traditional food and beverage background. In 2015, having worked in the industry for a collective 30 plus years, we noticed that the industry was beginning to change. Guests wanted experiences…
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25 JulyRestaurants
91 M&A deals delivered in hospitality sector in last year
Some 91 merger and acquisition deals were delivered during the year up to June 30 2022 in the hospitality sector, of which 77% were completed by UK buyers, according to Shaw and Co. The corporate advisory firm has launched its second annual in-depth report into the Food and Drink sector.…
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22 JulyVenues & Properties
RedCat Pub Company acquires two new sites
RedCat Pub Company, an investment vehicle founded to invest in the UK pub sector, has announced its acquisition of The Meynell Ingram Arms and The Cock Inn Mugginton from Berkeley Inns Limited. The Meynell Ingram Arms Hotel was re-opened by Berkeley Inns in 2019. This historic Staffordshire pub was closed…
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22 JulyPubs and Bars
Mitchells & Butlers sales slow amid inflationary pressures
Mitchells and Butlers has reported that like-for-like sales have fallen 0.9% in the 42 weeks ended 16 July 2022 (Q3), compared to pre-Covid levels in 2019, dropping from a 3.8% growth in Q2. The company said inflationary cost pressures continue to present a โmajorโ challenge to the business and to…
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21 JulyVenues & Properties
Incipio Group to open The Libertine at The Royal Exchange
Incipio Group has announced the launch of The Libertine, a 7,000 sq ft venue that will open at The Royal Exchange in October 2022. The venue will comprise a large destination bar, casual drinks and dining spaces, two private dining rooms, and a main restaurant.ย The Royal Exchange is a…
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14 JulyCatering Companies
Levy UK+I extends contract with The O2 arena
Levy UK and Ireland (UK+I), the sports and hospitality division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced a five-year extension to its current contract with The O2 arena. The contract will continue to see Levy UK+I continue to serve food and drink experiencesย at The O2. Core to the…
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12 JulyVenues & Properties
Longlands Inn and Restaurant reveals ยฃ450k makeover
Family-owned inn and restaurant, The Longlands, located in Tewitfield near Carnforth, has revealed the full extent of its ยฃ450k renovation. Since reopening, its restaurant has reportedly catered for more than 12,000 covers, which is an increase of around 300 more diners compared to the same period in 2021. Since converting…
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11 JulyPubs and Bars
Shaker Group takes on first Star Pubs & Bars lease
Shaker Group, an operator and hospitality consultancy run by husband-and-wife team Adam and Theresa Freeth, has taken on its first Star Pubs and Bars lease, The White Hart in Redditch. The group will work alongside operations manager Victoria Coliandris. The White Hart, which has been closed since the start of…
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