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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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Dec- 2025 -3 DecemberPubs and Bars
Hydes reports strong early festive trading as Xmas menu launches
Hydes Brewery has revealed that early trade suggests another “standout” festive trading period, with pubs across its estate serving more than 1,100 seasonal meals in the first week. It comes as the Salford-based brewer and pub group has launched its 2025 Christmas Fayre menu. Bookings for Christmas are likewise said…
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Nov- 2025 -28 NovemberRestaurants
TGI Fridays UK business up for sale one month after acquisition
TGI Fridays British operations have been thrown into doubt after the business has been put up for sale just a month after being acquired by Sugarloaf TGIF Management, according to reports from Sky News. Interpath Advisory has been appointed to explore strategic options for the business which comprises 49 sites…
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26 NovemberGovernment
BUDGET: Income tax bands frozen, minimum wage to increase, NI-exempt pension threshold scrapped
Income tax and NI thresholds will be frozen while the minimum wage will rise by 50p from April 2026, the chancellor Rachel Reeves said in her Autumn Budget statement today. Reeves announced a series of tax changes in other areas, including salary-sacrificed NI contributions on pensions, as part of measures…
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17 NovemberFood and Drink
Popeyes reaches 100 UK restaurants with new London Bridge site
Popeyes UK is set to open its 100th UK site, marking the milestone with its new London Bridge Station unit due to open on 25 November. The New Orleans-founded quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand opened its first UK outlet at Westfield Stratford in 2021. The Stratford branch remains the company’s busiest…
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14 NovemberPubs and Bars
Bull Inn in West Tanfield taken on by new operators
The leasehold of the Bull Inn in West Tanfield has been sold to new operators after 13 years under the previous team. Former operators Gil Richardson and Phil Spellacy chose to step back from running the business to retire. Richardson said: “We always had a brilliant bunch of locals, and…
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3 NovemberRestaurants
Leon founder buys back chain from Asda
Leon Restaurants has been acquired by co-founder John Vincent after Asda sold the chain for an undisclosed price. The deal includes 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands and one in Italy. Around 1,120 Leon staff will transfer to the new ownership.…
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3 NovemberRestaurants
Former TGI Fridays chief to acquire UK arm
TGI Fridays’ UK business is reportedly set to be acquired by Sugarloaf TGIF Management, a company run by the brand’s former global chief executive Ray Blanchette, according to Sky News. The outlet has learnt that the deal will see Sugarloaf safeguard around 2,000 jobs. Industry sources also told Sky News…
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
KKR in talks to acquire Costa Coffee
American investment giant KKR is reportedly in talks to acquire Costa Coffee, according to Sky News. The publication said the firm has joined a small number of parties currently in talks with The Coca-Cola Company and its advisers at investment bank Lazard regarding a deal. Sky added that KKR’s involvement…
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14 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero Q1 sales hit ‘record’ £166m
Caffè Nero has recorded sales of £166m in the first quarter of its 2025-26 financial year, up 9% on the same period last year, as demand for iced drinks lifted summer trading. The Nero Group, which owns the Caffè Nero brand, reported like-for-like sales growth of 6% for the three…
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6 OctoberRestaurants
Côte Restaurant Group acquired by The Karali Group
Côte Restaurant Group has been sold to The Karali Group, led by Salim Janmohamed OBE and Karim Janmohamed, for an undisclosed sum. The Karali Group is a multi-national family-owned business, with a “proven track record of success” in the hospitality, consumer and real estate sectors. Côte said it is “looking…
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