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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.

Hydes reports strong early festive trading as Xmas menu launches

Hydes Brewery has revealed that early trade suggests another “standout” festive trading…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Leon founder buys back chain from Asda

Leon Restaurants has been acquired by co-founder John Vincent after Asda sold the chain for…

Former TGI Fridays chief to acquire UK arm

TGI Fridays’ UK business is reportedly set to be acquired by Sugarloaf TGIF Management, a…

KKR in talks to acquire Costa Coffee

American investment giant KKR is reportedly in talks to acquire Costa Coffee, according to…

Caffè Nero Q1 sales hit ‘record’ £166m

Caffè Nero has recorded sales of £166m in the first quarter of its 2025-26 financial year,…

Côte Restaurant Group acquired by The Karali Group 

Côte Restaurant Group has been sold to The Karali Group, led by Salim Janmohamed OBE and…
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