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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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May- 2024 -16 MayPubs and Bars
Hexham pub comes to market for ยฃ600,000
The Heart of Northumberland pub, located in the centre of Hexham in Northumberland, is up for sale for ยฃ595,000. The pub reopened in 2015 following a major renovation and refurbishment after being closed for years. The ground floor is subdivided into two main trade areas, the front bar seats 34…
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16 MayNews
Dominoโs appoints non-exec director
Domino’s Pizza Group has recently announced the appointment of Mitesh Patel as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 1 June.ย Patel will be a member of the board’s nomination and governance committee. He is the co-founder of Lenstore, an online contact lens business which in 2013 he sold to…
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15 MayPubs and Bars
Four Glasgow pubs up for sale
Four pubs in Glasgow, all part of the Best Cellars Ltd portfolio, have been brought to market available separately or together. The four venues are The Vogue in Rutherglen, The Old Quarry Bar in Rutherglen, The Blackbull in the city of Glasgow and Brechins Bar in Govan. The Vogue Bar…
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8 MayNews
Todayโs news in brief – 08/05/24
JD Wetherspoon expects top-line of profit guidance as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in Q1, with year-to-date sales rising 8.3% despite this yearโs bank holiday (6 May) being a week later. The company had opened two pubs and either sold or surrendered to the landlord a total of 18 โsmaller…
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8 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon expects profits to hit top-line as sales rise 5.2%
JD Wetherspoon expects profits to be towards the top of market expectations for 2024, as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in the 13-week period to 28 April. Year-to-date sales also rose 8.3% despite this yearโs bank holiday (6 May) being a week later.ย Total sales still increased by 3.3% in…
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3 MayPubs and Bars
The Royal Oak pub in Durham up for sale
The Royal Oak pub in North West Durham has been put up for sale with a freehold price of ยฃ370,000. The pub is a traditional country style free of tie pub with a large beer garden area, dining area, and drinks space. The main trading area comprises a bar and…
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Apr- 2024 -25 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
Hogs Back owner saves Mondo brewery in pre-pack deal
Brewing industry veteran Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a pre-pack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. As well as delivering…
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Mar- 2024 -22 MarchNews
Wetherspoon profits jump 81% to ยฃ67.7m as revenues soar
JD Wetherspoon profits rose 81% to ยฃ67.7m as revenuesย increased 8.2% to ยฃ991m during the 26 weeks ended 28 January 2024. Like-for-like sales increased by 9.9% compared to FY23. Like-for-like bar sales increased by 11.6%, food sales by 7.6%, slot/fruit machine sales by 10.5% and hotel rooms by 2.8%.ย The…
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20 MarchNews
Todayโs news in brief – 20/03/24
Soho House revenues for FY23 have risen 16.8% YoY to $1.1bn (ยฃ870m). During the year, membership revenues rose 32.5% to $361.5m (ยฃ284.7m), accounting for 31.8% of total revenues. According to Soho House, its membership waitlist currently sits at approximately 99,000, an โall-time highโ total revenues of $290.8m (ยฃ229.05m) that shows…
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20 MarchPubs and Bars
Helwith Bridge Inn sold for undisclosed amount
The Helwith Bridge Inn in Yorkshire has been sold to new owners for an undisclosed sum. The property is situated at the foot of Pen Y Ghent, which is the starting point of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge thought to make the pub an ideal stop-off for both locals and…
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