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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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May- 2025 -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%. 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
Today’s 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 chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” 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 £450k
A restaurant venue in the Eldon Chambers development, close to Nottingham city centre, has hit the market with an asking price of £450,000. 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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1 MayNews
Edinburgh’s Stockbridge Tap sold for almost £1m
The Stockbridge Tap in Stockbridge, Edinburgh has been sold to new operators off of an asking price of £950,000. The pub has been sold on behalf of Edinburgh Real Ale Company, a family-owned business, who owned and operated the business for over 20 years. The pub has been sold to…
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Apr- 2025 -17 AprilRestaurants
Greene King opens Farmhouse Kitchen concept in Ossett
Greene King has expanded the pilot of its Farmhouse Kitchen concept with a second opening in Ossett on 15 April. Located at Silkwood Park, the former Farmhouse Inns site has received a six-figure investment, transforming the venue into a new dining concept that offers customers a combination of great value…
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8 AprilPubs and Bars
Camerons Brewery FY EBITDA rises 18% amid debt reduction
Camerons Brewery has seen a “significant” rise of 17.95% in EBITDA to £4.6m in the year ended 5 January 2025, saying that both its main divisions of brewing and managed house pubs have traded well. It comes as the company has paid down its debt – cutting it by £10.8m…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchPubs and Bars
Tim Martin: NICs and labour rates to cost JD Wetherspoon £60m
JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has warned that the imminent increases in National Insurance and labour rates will result in company cost increases of roughly £60m, which would mean about £1,500 per pub, per week. He said: “Since labour costs are around 35% of the pub industry’s sales, compared to…
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19 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/03/25
Cornish Bakery has appointed Tamweel to oversee a sale of the business. It comes as the chain has seen sustained year-on-year growth, with revenues and site EBITDA for the 12-month period to May 2025 expected to reach £37m and £8.3m respectively. Under the leadership of MD Mat Finch, Cornish Bakery…
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11 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/25
Bill’s has reported that its EBITDA has doubled to £11.2m over the past two years, following a “remarkable” turnaround in sales and guest metrics. The chain said its performance coincided with the appointment of Tom James to the role of managing director in October 2022, who joined with a “clear…
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11 MarchPubs and Bars
Cider hits historic £2bn valuation for UK pubs, Heineken finds
The cider category in UK pubs, bars and restaurants has reached a “historic” record worth of £2bn to UK pubs, due to ‘premiumisation’ driving its value by 5% over the last two years, according to Heineken’s Cider Report 2025. The report found that 342 million pints of cider and around…
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