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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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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.

Corporate buyers return to pub market in 2023

Tenanted pub companies made up 23% of freehold buyers in 2023, compared with 12% in 2022,…

Whitbread sells stake in Pure

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, has sold its 49% stake in healthy eating chain Pure, eight…

Hackney Gelato secures £1.3m investment

Hackney Gelato has secured a £1.3m follow-on investment from venture capital trust Pembroke…

McManus Pub Company sells four pubs to Valiant Pub Co

McManus Pub Company has announced that it has sold four pubs in Northampton to Valiant Pub Co.

How to manage food waste and charitable giving

One-third of all food produced globally goes to waste; if food waste was a country, then it…

Wetherspoon sales rise 9.5% in Q1

J D Wetherspoon has reported a LFL sales growth of 9.5% for the 14 weeks ended 5 November. …

Wetherspoon revenues rise 10% to £1.9bn in FY23

JD Wetherspoon reported a 10.6% revenue increase to £1.9bn for the year ended on July 30…

The Good Egg opens new restaurant in Camden

Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant, The Good Egg, has launched its new all-day dining…

JD Wetherspoon puts new pubs up for sale

JD Wetherspoon has confirmed that it has put a further 11 pubs across England and Wales up for sale.

Food allergies and the implications for caterers

Research published by Dr Hazel Gowland unveiled prosecutions for food allergen incidents…
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