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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- 2025 -3 JulyFood and Drink
Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone
Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppyโs Pineapples, burgers…
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2 JulyPubs and Bars
The Rose and Crown pub sold to Oak Taverns
The Rose and Crown, a historic pub in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, has been sold to family-run operator Oak Taverns for an undisclosed sum. The 17th Century pub, which has been owned by Nikki Page for several decades, is a past winner of CAMRAโs Oxfordshire Pub of the Year award.ย Based in…
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Jun- 2025 -20 JunePubs and Bars
Thwaites FY turnover rises 4.4% to ยฃ120.6m
Daniel Thwaites has reported that its turnover rose 4.4% to ยฃ120.6m in the year to 31 March 2025, with operating profit before property disposals also rising 4.4% to ยฃ11.8m.ย However, net debt at the brewer and pub operator stood at ยฃ71.4m, slightly up from ยฃ70.8m the previous year due to…
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13 JunePubs and Bars
New owners take over the Kings Arms in Polebrook
The Kings Arms in Polebrook has been sold to first-time operators Marc and Julie Chatfield. It was marketed at offers in excess of ยฃ520,000 and sold for an undisclosed sum. Specialist property adviser Christie and Co handled the sale on behalf of former owner Progrowth Ltd. The Grade II listed…
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May- 2025 -28 MayPubs and Bars
Consettโs The Fountain Inn sold to new owners
The Fountain Inn, a wet only pub in Consett town centre, has been sold off at an asking price of ยฃ285,000.ย The pub occupies a โprominentโ position on Medomsley Road, and is frequented by locals in the area being renowned for its customer service, organised events and as a function…
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8 MayFeatures
The future of food halls: why Kerb is appealing to indie street food traders
The traders at Kerb made more than ยฃ32m last year. Thatโs 37% higher than 2023. In just two years, their collective revenue has nearly doubled. For a group once seen as just an ensemble of scrappy street food vendors, the numbers tell a different story now. Kerb is not alone.…
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8 MayNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 08/05/25
JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…
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8 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon sales rise by 5.6% in Q1
JD Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales rose by 5.6% in the 13-week period to 27 April, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%.ย Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in…
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1 MayNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 01/05/25
Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chainโs 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and โextensiveโ refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…
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1 MayRestaurants
Restaurant in Eldon Chambers development hits the market for ยฃ450k
A restaurant venue in the Eldon Chambers development, close to Nottingham city centre, has hit the market with an asking price of ยฃ450,000.ย The restaurant is currently operated by acclaimed local chef Ritchie Stainsby with his award winning, high-end plant-based restaurant No. Twelve, and was previously home to French restaurant…
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