Private equity

Hostmore appoints non-executive director

Hostmore plc, the hospitality business with brands including Fridays, 63rd+1st, and Fridays and Go, announced the appointment of Stephen Welker…

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Greggs names new chair as revenues rise

Greggs has announced the  appointment of Matthew Davies as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Davies joins the board…

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Gusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

Gusto Italian, the premium casual dining restaurant group, has announced it is looking to grow its estate and expand further…

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LDC places D&D London up for auction

Private equity owners LDC has reportedly begun talks with financiers Interpath Advisory to launch a formal sales process for D&D…

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Portobello Starboard to expand amid Zetland Capital acquisition

London-based private equity firm Zetland Capital has secured a £40m loan to acquire and expand a portfolio of pubs operated…

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German Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK

German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new managing director for the UK to help build on its…

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Inn Collection secures funding to support future growth

The Inn Collection has announced its plans for future growth after receiving a £42m loan from OakNorth bank. Established in…

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Pub and bar owners’ loans hit £138m during Covid, finds Growthdeck

Pub and bar owners’ loans to own businesses hit £138m during Covid as owners risked their own money to keep…

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Private equity deals surge in F&B market

Of the 32 deals announced in the food and beverage sector in Q3, 44% involved private equity (PE), a “significant”…

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Burger King UK to debut on stock market for £600m

Burger King UK is reportedly set to debut on the London Stock Exchange for roughly £600m, according to The Times.…

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