All Deals articles – Page 11
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NewsPatty & Bun announces multiple closures
The better burger slinger says the four closures, which reduces its bricks and mortar estate to just two sites, marks the end of a chapter, but ‘isn’t goodbye’
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NewsMEATliquor shutters bulk of estate
The restaurant group has closed all but two sites under its core brand with founder Scott Collins also retaining control of Covent Garden sports bar BLOODsports
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InterviewsThe Coffee House: ‘We’re pretty optimistic about where the year’s going to head’
Co-founder Chris Shelmerdine tells MCA the Northwest-based group has a full pipeline of openings for 2026 that will see it stretch further into the Midlands, as well as Yorkshire
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Weekend PressPernod Ricard and Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to combine operations
Discussions under way with Brown-Forman to create premium alcohol group as sector battles subdued demand, The FT reports
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OpinionLyndon Lea’s cosy Epstein connections are ‘no concern’ for Lion Capital
The private equity firm behind Gordon Ramsay’s expansion drive has told MCA it sees no conflict with co-founder Lyndon Lea’s close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and its stated position on slavery and human trafficking
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NewsGrind expands partnership with British Airways
The omnichannel coffee brand will become the new partner for complimentary coffee served across BA’s premium cabins and lounges globally
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NewsWetherspoon expands presence in Spain with Barcelona airport pubs
Following the opening of the company’s first pub in Spain at Alicante Airport earlier this year, the group is now opening two sites across Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
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NewsWahaca brings in P-Three to accelerate UK expansion
The contemporary Mexican restaurant group says it is targeting new sites in Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, as well as multiple locations across London
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Analysis & InsightNumber of UK food halls rises 31%
Data from hospitality consultancy Next Phase reveals ‘the strongest growth figures yet for the UK food hall sector’ with just one closure recorded across the segment in the past year
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NewsMinor Hotels launches Colbert Collection
Taking its name from its Chelsea all-day restaurant of the same name, the premium soft brand will work with independent hotels owners via management and franchise agreements, with expansion planned in the UK and worldwide
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Analysis & InsightDublin down on growth – why quick-service brands are flocking to Ireland
The Emerald Isle’s QSR market is seeing an influx of operators crossing the Irish Sea attracted by surging consumer demand, a strong economy and favourable rates of VAT
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InterviewsPopeyes: ‘We’ve got a lot of white space to move into’
The fast-growing fried chicken chain is aiming to open a further 40 sites this year with chief development officer Tom Byng saying there’s still plenty of room for growth
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NewsRedCat explores investment options
The Rooney Anand-chaired pubs-with-rooms business has appointed advisors at Rothschild & Co to assess options for its next stage of growth
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NewsJames Gould-Porter turns supplier with British spring water brand
The Island Poké founder’s new venture, backed by former investors in Soho House, offers a closed-loop system designed for hospitality operators ‘seeking more circular solutions’ to their bottled water supply
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NewsBrewDog entered administration with debts of £585m
Certain secured and preferential creditors will see some returns from the process, but most of the debts, including Equity for Punk shareholders and private equity investment from TSG, will be effectively written off
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Analysis & InsightWhat’s next for Fulham Shore?
The pioneering casual dining group behind Franco Manca and The Real Greek is facing an uncertain future with speculation of CVAs, closures, and a possible return for co-founder David Page
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Weekend PressBrewDog founder accuses new owner of wiping out small shareholders
James Watt purported to be champion of ‘equity punks’ but failed to buy back craft beer business, the Telegraph reports
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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee: ‘The main focus is honestly just growth’
Chief growth officer Isobel Childs says the coffee shop chain is aiming to reach 300 UK sites by end of 2028 with franchise agreements now in place across the country
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NewsFulham Shore weighs restructuring options for The Real Greek
The Greek-focused casual dining chain could face a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) under options being considered by its parent company
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NewsBrewDog bars to reduce craft range and begin selling rival beers to revive fortunes
Chief executive Irwin Simon has said he also hopes to restore growth at the ailing craft brewer and bar group by cutting prices and getting ‘more females drinking beer’