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We report on business sales and ownership changes across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, including restaurant acquisitions, pub disposals, catering firm takeovers, and brand portfolio restructures. Our coverage captures who’s buying, who’s selling, and why, with commercial context that matters to operators, F&B executives, and group-level decision-makers. Whether it’s a strategic divestment, private equity deal, or local venue sale, we break down what the transaction means for market positioning, leadership, and operational continuity across the industry.
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyPubs and Bars
Oasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds
Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their reunion shows over the next few weeks, according to data from UKHospitality. The first shows of the tour, held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday 4 and Saturday 5…
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14 JulyRestaurants
Darwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership
Bar-restaurant operator Darwin and Wallace has seen its pre-tax losses widen, from £1.9m to £11.3m in the 70-week period to 30 September 2024, after restructuring its estate and operations under new ownership. According to its latest filing at Companies House, the results were affected by an impairment charge of £7.3m,…
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10 JulyFood and Drink
Pret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand
Pret A Manger has introduced a new category of salads called “Super Plates”, aimed at customers seeking larger, protein- and fibre-rich lunch options. The chain said the range reflects growing demand for more substantial salads, with its salad sales increasing three times faster than its sandwich category over the past…
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3 JulyFood and Drink
Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone
Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…
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2 JulyPubs and Bars
The Rose and Crown pub sold to Oak Taverns
The Rose and Crown, a historic pub in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, has been sold to family-run operator Oak Taverns for an undisclosed sum. The 17th Century pub, which has been owned by Nikki Page for several decades, is a past winner of CAMRA’s Oxfordshire Pub of the Year award. Based in…
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Jun- 2025 -20 JunePubs and Bars
Thwaites FY turnover rises 4.4% to £120.6m
Daniel Thwaites has reported that its turnover rose 4.4% to £120.6m in the year to 31 March 2025, with operating profit before property disposals also rising 4.4% to £11.8m. However, net debt at the brewer and pub operator stood at £71.4m, slightly up from £70.8m the previous year due to…
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13 JunePubs and Bars
New owners take over the Kings Arms in Polebrook
The Kings Arms in Polebrook has been sold to first-time operators Marc and Julie Chatfield. It was marketed at offers in excess of £520,000 and sold for an undisclosed sum. Specialist property adviser Christie and Co handled the sale on behalf of former owner Progrowth Ltd. The Grade II listed…
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May- 2025 -28 MayPubs and Bars
Consett’s The Fountain Inn sold to new owners
The Fountain Inn, a wet only pub in Consett town centre, has been sold off at an asking price of £285,000. The pub occupies a “prominent” position on Medomsley Road, and is frequented by locals in the area being renowned for its customer service, organised events and as a function…
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8 MayFeatures
The future of food halls: why Kerb is appealing to indie street food traders
The traders at Kerb made more than £32m last year. That’s 37% higher than 2023. In just two years, their collective revenue has nearly doubled. For a group once seen as just an ensemble of scrappy street food vendors, the numbers tell a different story now. Kerb is not alone.…
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8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25
JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…
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