The Ivy
Reporting on brand positioning, estate expansion, and F&B strategy at a premium dining group known for its brasserie-style service and high-profile venues. This section covers site launches, leadership updates, menu development, and guest experience across both flagship and regional Ivy Collection locations. Designed for hospitality professionals, operators, and chefs, it offers insight into how established brands scale while maintaining service consistency and aspirational appeal.
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May- 2025 -16 MayRestaurants
Richard Caring in advanced talks to sell Ivy stake to Abu Dhabi royal
Richard Caring is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a substantial stake in his UK hospitality empire to an entity backed by the Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, according to the Financial Times. People with knowledge of the matter told the FT that the discussions between Caring,…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 29/04/25
The Ivy Collection has seen its turnover rise by 3.5% to £314.7m in the year to December 2023 despite having not opened any new venues during the period. The Richard Caring-backed group also saw its profits before tax jump by 30% to £37.7m during the period, with its adjusted EBITDA…
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29 AprilRestaurants
The Ivy Collection FY turnover rises 3.5% to £314.7m
The Ivy Collection’s parent company, Troia Restaurants, has reported a turnover rise of 3.5% to £314.7m in the year to 31 December 2023 despite having opened no new venues during the period. The Richard Caring-backed group also saw its profits before tax jump by 30% to £37.7m during the period,…
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberRestaurants
New all-day restaurant Silva to open in Mayfair
New all-day restaurant Silva has announced that it is set to open in Mayfair in November. Serving breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner, Silva boasts 91 covers across two floors and an outside terrace. The restaurant is joined on the first floor by a snug bar and a private dining room, ‘The…
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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/09/24
UKH has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has…
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13 SeptemberRestaurants
The Ivy Collection to open 42nd venue in Bournemouth
The Ivy Collection will be opening its 42nd all-day restaurant in Bournemouth this November, bringing 120 jobs to the local community. Barnaby Harris-Reid has already been appointed as the general manager of the new venue, bringing experience from The Ivy Chichester. Romuald Richomme has also been chosen as the new…
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4 SeptemberPeople
Wolseley Hospitality Group CEO steps down
CEO of Wolseley Hospitality Baton Berisha has announced his decision to step down from his role. In a post on LinkedIn Berisha stated that “after much reflection” he had decided to leave for a “new adventure”. He also confirmed that he would stay on board at the company until his…
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Mar- 2024 -5 MarchNews
Thirty7 restaurant to open in Covent Garden
New all-day dining concept thirty7 will open its debut location in Covent Garden, London. Conceived by Hampton Lovell and Co, the founders of seafood and oyster restaurant The Oystermen, the launch of thirty7 marks their third hospitality venue within the Covent Garden neighbourhood, further reemphasising the destination’s commitment to…
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Jul- 2023 -10 JulyRestaurants
Ivy Collection cuts employee tips after minimum wage increase
Employees at restaurant branches of The Ivy Collection have said they are being short changed on their tips after the company cut their share of the service charge paid by diners when the legal minimum wage increased in April, The Guardian has reported. A few staff at the restaurant group…
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May- 2023 -19 MayNews
Côte turnover hits £144.9m in FY22
Côte Restaurant Group has reported turnover of £144.9m for the year ended in September 2022. Like-for-like turnover was flat compared to the one in 2019, reflecting the Omicron impact on Christmas trading and the impact of the cost of inflation being borne by guests. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was…
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