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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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Feb- 2019 -15 FebruaryBusiness
Patisserie Holdings sells Baker & Spice for ยฃ2.5m
Patisserie Holdings, trading as Patisserie Valerie, has sold its subsidiary company Baker and Spice to the Department of Coffee & Social Affairs for a total consideration of ยฃ2.5m. This follows the announcement of Patisserie Valerie being rescued from administration after it was sold to Irish equity firm Causeway Capital Partners.…
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1 FebruaryFood and Drink
British fish shops found โselling endangered species of sharkโ
A new study has found that British fish and chip shops have been โselling endangered species of sharkโ. The research by the University of Exeter, found that the majority of fish sold under generic names such as rock eel, rock salmon and huss, turned out to be spiny dogfish, an…
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Jan- 2019 -29 JanuaryBusiness
Mike Ashley โeyeing upโ Patisserie Valerie
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is reportedly considering buying collapsed cafe chain Patisserie Valerie, just a week after the company fell into administration. The chain confirmed some 71 businesses would close immediately while its remaining 122 stores would continue trading as normal as administrators KPMG looked for a buyer. According to…
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25 JanuaryBeverages
Fullerโs exits brewery trade with ยฃ250m sale
Fullerโs has sold its brewery business to the European arm of Japanese brewer Asahi as it shifts its focus to its upmarket pub and hotel businesses. It was sold for ยฃ250m on a debt-free, cash-free basis and comprises the entirety of Fullerโs beer, cider and soft drinks brewing and production,…
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23 JanuaryAdvice
How to cut out food waste
According to WRAP, a charity working to achieve a circular economy, food wastage across the UK equates to an estimated loss of >ยฃ20bn, with a huge contribution of waste coming from the restaurant industry. If we donโt start putting measures in place, the knock-on effect this will have on our…
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21 JanuaryRestaurants
Anthony Demetreโs Wild Honey restaurant up for sale
Mayfair restaurant, Wild Honey, as been publicly listed for sale by property agents Restaurant Property who say the venue commands ยฃ103,000 annual rent. The restaurant, owned by chef and restaurateur Anthony Demetre, is located at 12 George Street, between Hanover and Berkley Square. It is thought that the restaurant could…
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9 JanuaryOpinion
Top 10 accessible restaurants in the UK
There are so many restaurants throughout the UK which are held in high regard, but are the facilities accessible? Award-winning stairlift manufacturer Acorn Stairlifts is on hand to list their top 10 most accessible restaurants in the UK. Check out the eateries that made the cut, which are listed in…
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4 JanuaryBeverages
Man ordered to demolish โsecretโ garden pub
A Kidderminster man has been ordered to demolish his โsecretโ pub located in his garden after inspectors claimed it was โnot being used for personal useโ and that alcohol had been sold on the premises without a licence. Carl Roberts, 49, had spent ยฃ6,000 on The Dick Inn, installing pub…
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Dec- 2018 -20 DecemberRestaurants
Wagamama to share ยฃ4m bonus among staff following TRG sale
Wagamama is to give its employees Christmas bonuses of up to ยฃ2,000 from a ยฃ4m pot following the sale of the Asian dining chain to The Restaurant Group (TRG) for ยฃ599m. Provided they have worked for the company for at least 12 months, head chefs and managers will receive ยฃ2,000…
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14 DecemberBeverages
Franklin & Sons sees gin sales double due to โdemandโ for natural ingredients
Independent drinks company Global Brands has seen sales of its premium tonics, mixers and soft drinks range Franklin & Sons more than double on the back of the gin boom as it says customers โdemand natural ingredientsโ. Total value sales of the range increased by more than double in the…
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