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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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Jun- 2018 -5 JuneBusiness
Former QHotels team launches hospitality management firm
The former QHotels executive team, comprising co-founders Michael Purtill and Ian Goulding, Vivien Sirotkin, Chris Gaines, and Nichola Roskell have announced the launch of a new hospitality management venture. The firm, Inspiring Hospitality Management Limited (IHM), will provide guidance, advice and bespoke management services to hospitality investors, owners and operators.…
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May- 2018 -29 MayBusiness
Pret A Manger โsold for ยฃ1.5bnโ, all staff to receive a ยฃ1,000 bonus
Pret A Manger is to give every member of staff a ยฃ1,000 bonus after the company was reportedly bought for ยฃ1.5bn. Pret CEO Clive Schlee Tweeted the news this morning: https://twitter.com/Cliveschlee/status/1001385588312952833 The deal is set to be completed over the summer with the Pret CEO saying: “The ยฃ1,000 bonus will…
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14 MayBusiness
Supplier says paper straws outsell plastic for the first time
Catering supplier Stephensons has reported a steady rise in sales of paper straws along with a steady decline in sales of plastic straws, and paper has outsold plastic for the first time. Data provided by the catering supplier has shown that sales of plastic straws sat at over 8,000 units…
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9 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon Q3 sales grow 3.5%
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 3.5% sales increase in the 13 weeks up to 29 April 2018. The pub groupโs like-for-like sales increased by 3.5% and total sales increased by 2.8%. Year-to-date like-for-like sales have increased by 5.2% and total sales have increased by 3.8%. The third quarter last year…
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2 MayCatering Companies
Country Valley Foods appoints former executive chef as new sales manager
Foodservice supplier Country Valley Foods has appointed Richard Chilver, the former executive chef from Lumley Castle, as its sales manager. Richard Chilver, who managed the kitchens, menus, and supplies at the County Durham venue for six years, has returned to the team at Country Valley Foods, where he previously worked…
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Apr- 2018 -26 AprilGovernment
UKHospitality signs Plastic Pact to tackle waste
UKHospitality has emphasised its commitment to tackling packaging waste by signing the Plastic Pact. Launched by sustainability experts WRAP, the Plastic Pact is a business collaboration aimed at cutting plastic waste. The pact, which is signed by 42 businesses responsible for over 80% of plastic packaging sold on products through…
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26 AprilFood and Drink
London cake shop launches โedible tamponโ macarons
A London cake shop, Ohlala, is selling tampon-shaped macarons in support of Bloody Good Period, a charity which supplies free sanitary products to those who cannot afford them. For every box of eight sold (priced at ยฃ24.50), Ohlala will donate ยฃ10, enough to supply a month of free sanitation products…
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6 AprilAdvice
Getting to grips with the โsugar taxโ: now is the time to act
With the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, now is the time for operators to be prepared, and put new ideas and solutions in place. This is a huge period of change for the industry, but it should be considered as an opportunity for innovation in your soft drink…
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5 AprilBeverages
Magners cider owner buys Conviviality wholesale division
The owner of Magners cider, C&C, has completed a deal to acquire Convivialityโs wholesale distributors. The beverage supplier and retailer has sold its Bibendum and Matthew Clark brands, with the support of brewer AB InBev. C&C was in early morning talks with Conviviality on 4 April, and by the end…
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Mar- 2018 -28 MarchTrade Associations
Deposit scheme must not increase hospitality burden, says UKHospitality
UKHospitality has warned the government not to increase costs or restrictions for hospitality businesses through any proposed deposit scheme and called on it to create an opt-out for business where drinks are sold on the premises. The government has announced its intention to introduce a deposit scheme for single-use glass…
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