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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 whoโs buying, whoโs selling, and why, with commercial context that matters to operators, F&B executives, and group-level decision-makers. Whether itโs 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- 2019 -11 JulyPubs and Bars
Heineken pub chain investigated for ‘unreasonable stocking terms’
Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby and deputy pubs code adjudicator Fiona Dickie have launched an investigation into Star Pubs and Bars Limited โ part of the Heineken Group. This is the first investigation by the PCA and follows a period of engagement with Star. The adjudicators said they had…
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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneRestaurants
Pod sold to ASK Italian owner in pre-pack administration
Pod Food Limited has been sold to Azzurri Group, owner of the ASK Italian, Zizzi, Coco di Mama and Radio Alice brands. The sale was via a pre-pack administration after Damian Webb and Allan Kelly of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed administrators of Pod Food Limited on the 21…
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18 JuneCatering Companies
Sodexo joins Oasis Academies to offer Mozambique cyclone relief
Global catering company Sodexo, has raised ยฃ1,000 for the Mozambique cyclone relief, in collaboration with Oasis Academies. The caterer pledged to donate 20p for every hotel meal sold, across 31 secondary and 13 primary schools, over 3,000 meals were sold. Sodexo teams at the individual schools extended their fundraising efforts…
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18 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Cafรฉ Rouge raises ยฃ300k for NSPCC and partners with The Princeโs Trust
Following a three year partnership with the NSPCC, which saw more than ยฃ300,000 raised for the childrenโs charity, Cafรฉ Rouge, the French bistro-style restaurant business has revealed The Princeโs Trust as its new charity partner. Since 2016, Cafรฉ Rouge has worked alongside the NSPCC raising money to support projects that…
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7 JuneAdvice
Why small hospitality businesses must protect business critical invoices
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy. According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), small businesses accounted for 99.3% of all private sector businesses at the start of 2018 and 99.9% were small or medium-sized (SMEs). Total employment in SMEs was 16.3 million, 60% of all private…
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5 JuneAdvice
Living the dream?
I always dreamed of running a pub, greeting the regulars with a smile, a quip and their favourite tipple. After more than 30 years of handling debt recovery work for the licensed trade, I can see that the reality is very different. It is not an easy life. For many,…
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May- 2019 -9 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
FSA backs mandatory ingredient labelling on food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to โgive consumers greater confidence in the food they eatโ. The board also set out priorities as part of an ambition to make the UK the best place for food hypersensitive…
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Apr- 2019 -30 AprilBusiness
Three Chimneys restaurant sold after 34 years
The Three Chimneys restaurant on the Isle of Skye has been sold for the first time in 34 years. Prior to its sale to Gordon Campbell Grayโs Wee Hotel Company, the restaurant had been run by husband and wife team Shirley and Eddie Spear for over three decades. Both the…
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26 AprilRestaurants
Jason Atherton puts Social Wine and Tapas restaurant on the market
Chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton is looking to sell his Social Wine and Tapas located in Londonโs Marylebone area. According to reports by Eater the restaurant commands an annual rent of ยฃ135,000 per year, and is described by estate agents as a โrarely available restaurant siteโ. The sale comes as…
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9 AprilRestaurants
The Restaurant Group brings 22 sites to market
The Restaurant Group (TRG), parent company of Frankie and Bennyโs, Chiquito and The Distilling House, has brought a further 22 sites to market, bringing the total number of sites up for sale to 44. It is understood that 22 of these outlets have already ceased trading and are located at…
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