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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24 June

Restaurants

Canteen Collective launches £400,000 investment round to aid expansion

Canteen Collective, a hospitality group with a focus on sustainability, has launched a £400,000 investment round to “help drive forward its ambitious growth plans”. The London-headquartered business, which is on target to turnover £2.5m this year, has said it is set to more than double its revenues by 2025 as…
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22 June

People

UKH Scotland appoints new chair

UKHospitality Scotland has announced that Chris Wayne-Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels, has taken on the role of chairman from Calum Ross, the owner and proprietor of Loch Melfort Hotel in Argyll. Elected by the UKHospitality Scotland Committee, Wayne-Wills becomes chairman at what is described as a “crucial time for the…
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21 June

Pubs and Bars

The Alchemist unveils second Edinburgh site amid £1.5m investment

The Alchemist has announced its continued expansion in Scotland with a £1.5m investment in a second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh, set to open in early 2023. The new site comprises a 7,051 square feet space located on George Street and it will house 185 covers for cocktails and all-day…
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21 June

Pubs and Bars

Chestnut acquires Norfolk venue

Chestnut, an East Anglia hospitality company, has announced the acquisition of The Wiveton Bell in North Norfolk for an undisclosed sum. The pub, which is situated a few miles from the coast, offers Michelin rated Bib Gourmand dining and AA 4-star accommodation. The addition of The Wiveton Bell to the…
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15 June

Restaurants

Franco Manca opens three new Manchester restaurants

Following the success of its Piccadilly Gardens location, Franco Manca has announced new branch openings on King Street (Monday 13 June), The Trafford Centre (Monday 20 June), and Didsbury (Monday 4 July) in Manchester. The King Street location has already opened to the public this week, with The Trafford Centre…
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15 June

Business

Whitbread beats expectations but warns of ‘tight’ labour market

Whitbread has revealed that it expects to increase its total costs by £20m – £30m in FY23 due to targeted pay increases and the labour supply remaining “tight” across the hospitality sector. The Premier Inn operator will also bring forward its investment in refurbishments and maintenance projects, as well as…
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14 June

Business

Revolution Bars earnings to surpass £10m

Revolution Bars Group plc has reported confidence in delivering adjusted EBITDA after rental charges “slightly ahead” of market expectations for the financial year to date, ahead of the group’s 2 July 2022 year end, currently standing at £10m. This follows “positive” trading over the Jubilee Bank Holiday, and the business…
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13 June

People

UKHospitality appoints new skills director

UKHospitality (UKH) has announced the appointment of Sandra Kelly as its new skills director to shape the framework of skills in hospitality, including skills in secondary, further and higher education – with a renewed focus on apprenticeships and other in-work training. This new role will reportedly be critical to the…
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10 June

Pubs and Bars

The White Hart Inn to reopen after nine years

The White Hart Inn is due to reopen after nine years on the 15 June. The property has reportedly undergone a £1m investment to transform it into a “tasteful, contemporary and eye-catching venue minutes from the sea”. The project was led by Piers Baker of Baker Hospitality, which also owns…
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8 June

Restaurants

Food chain regulation company Fresho secures £8m funding round

Fresho, a company that aims to make food supply chains more sustainable between restaurants and their suppliers, has announced a recent series A capital raising of £8m. More than 38,000 foodservice venues across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States have used Fresho’s solution, with more than £700m…
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