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NewsSoho House deal in jeopardy after key investor pulls funding
The take-private deal is in doubt after the private members club operator revealed New York City-based MCR Hotels would not be able to fully fund a $200m equity commitment
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NewsDum Dum Donuts returns to expansion trail following relaunch
The artisanal doughnut brand says it has the capacity to open 10 or more sites per year following the recent launch of a new bakery and innovation hub in Brentford
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars acquires sites from Brunning & Price
The London-based pub group has further boosted its estate with five new acquisitions including a package of four sites from Brunning & Price
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NewsIsland Poké to go delivery-first after Honi Poke acquisition
Honi Poke will continue to scale as the group’s primary brand through conversions of Island Poké locations, which will be overseen by newly promoted CEO Hilary Brett
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NewsNEOS acquires Tiger Tiger Haymarket site for London debut
The late-night bar business says the acquisition marks ‘a major milestone’ and will see the landmark West End location undergo a multimillion-pound redevelopment
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Analysis & InsightFive Guys seeks new backers in polarised market
As Carphone Warehouse billionaire Sir Charles Dunstone looks to sell a stake in his burger business, Simon Brooke explores the business journey of the chain, its financial position, and how it fares in an increasingly competitive market and challenged consumer climate
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NewsStonegate invests ‘record’ £12m in its pubs in first quarter of the year
The pubco has also confirmed a development pipeline of £30m for the remainder of the financial year that includes the launch of a new co-investment programme in early 2026
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NewsYo! Sushi management team step down
As part of changes to its management structure, long-standing CEO Richard Hodgson has left the business, alongside his CFO, MD and CDO, with Will Human appointd CEO UK & Europe of Wonderfield Group
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NewsNWTC looking to harness ‘strong reputation of The Botanist brand’ following CVA
The Graphite Capital-backed bar and restaurant operator reported positive like for likes, an increase in gross profit margin and a rise in underlying company EBITDA in its latest financial results
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NewsBrighton Palace Pier put up for sale
Luke Johnson has chaired the historic attraction for nearly a decade but it has been struggling with declining footfall and profits
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NewsAll Bar One invests £2.3m to refurbish transport hub sites
The Mitchells & Butlers owned bar brand is overhauling sites in Birmingham and Edinburgh with design-led upgrades tailored to cater for the high-footfall locations
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NewsGravity right-sizes debt obligations through CVA
The leisure and fitness activity park operator has secured approval from creditors for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal having been impacted by rising costs and soft consumer spending
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NewsIndian Brewery Company launches in Birmingham Airport in partnership with TRGC
Billed as ‘a significant milestone’ for the Indian Brewery Company, the new opening will bring the craft beer and street food business to three sites
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NewsBurger Boi launches first Morrison’s concession
The Wolverhampton-founded premium QSR chain has launched a site within Morrisons Manchester Piccadilly store with at least four further openings planned under the partnership
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NewsRockfish reports growth in sales and profits
The Mitch Tonks-led seafood restaurant group has reported ‘another record year’ of results with turnover climbing to £15m and group EBITDA rising by more than 10%
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NewsWingstop continues to accelerate expansion with triple opening
The fast-growing fried chicken chain begun the final full week before Christmas with simultaneous openings in Leicester, Nottingham and Glasgow
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NewsJohn Vincent looking to return Leon to expansion trail following turnaround plan
Vincent says he expects to be back on the expansion trail with plans for as many as 100 UK outlets, mostly in London, over the next four years
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NewsRapper Professor Green to launch fast food brand in Glasgow
Green says his new brand, which will open its first restaurant on Byres Road in the Scottish city in Q1 of 2026, is designed to ‘disrupt the fast food market’
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NewsSides to make Scottish debut next year with double opening
Managing director Aaron Moore-Saxton says expanding into Scotland has been ‘a huge ambition’ for the fried chicken chain, which recently revealed plans to double its estate each year
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NewsJamie Oliver Group axes 20% of workforce ahead of high street comeback
The celebrity chef’s main commercial operation has completed a consultation process which involves 25 of its 126 employees being made redundant, Sky News reports