All Deals articles – Page 5
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NewsStrathmore Hotels portfolio brought to market following administration
Joint administrators from Interpath have appointed Christie & Co to market the eight-strong portfolio across Scotland and the North of England
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InterviewsShepherd Neame sees ‘encouraging trends’ in accommodation business
Jonathan Neame tells MCA the group’s coastal inns and hotels saw ‘incredibly strong demand’ over the summer, accelerating plans to invest in and upgrade its rooms
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NewsGreggs defends manufacturing job cuts as part of efficiency drive
CEO Roisin Currie has defended plans to cut up to 740 manufacturing jobs, arguing that the bakery chain’s continued growth has created opportunities to consolidate production and improve efficiency across its supply chain
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NewsJollibee UK working to improve financial position as losses narrow
The Filipino fast food chain has reported an operating loss of £3.3m for FY25, down from £3.8m the year before, with the group forecasting further reductions in 2026 and 2027
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NewsSharp’s Brewery to close with up to 40 redundancies
Molson Coors has confirmed Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall will close at the end of 2026, with up to 40 roles at risk
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NewsYoung’s full year performance to be ahead of market expectations
The premium pub operator has reported ‘continued momentum’ in its half-year results with revenue up 10.4% alongside an increase of 6.4% in like-for-like sales
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NewsGreggs to consolidate manufacturing with 740 job losses
The bakery chain delivered 7.7% sales growth in Q3 of 2026, supported by the successful launch of new products and more settled weather in August and September
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NewsPermanently Unique has ‘clear and disciplined strategy’ for growth as turnover rises
The premium restaurant operator has reported sales of £42m in its financial results for 2025, with site-level EBITDA rising to £11.2m
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NewsWe Do Play plots fresh investment and further expansion following Boom Battle Bar acquisition
The group, led by Boom Battle Bar founder Richard Beese, plans to introduce new tech, games and experiences across the competitive socialising brand’s estate while also growing its footprint
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NewsChickpea Group appoints Gavin George as chair
George, who was already a non-executive director at Chickpea, brings more than 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, having co-founded and led Laine Pub Company
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NewsXP Factory offloads Boom Battle Bar
The group has entered into an agreement that will see F.O Twenty-Four Ltd acquire the competitive socialising brand for a total consideration of up to £11m
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen sells two pubs to Trust Inns
The freehold pubs in Bournemouth and Poole will form part of Trust Inns’ leased estate, as Brewhouse & Kitchen focuses on locations aligned with its longer-term plans
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NewsWest Yorkshire operator takes on three Star leases
Tony Lumb has taken on The George Inn in central Leeds, The Black Bull in Shepley and The Will O Nats in Huddersfield, and is currently undertaking refurbishments with at all three alongside Star Pubs
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NewsAmber Taverns posts record revenue and profits as expansion gathers pace
The community pub operator accelerated its expansion programme in the last financial year with 16 new openings and strengthened its presence in southern England
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NewsDiageo appoints new CFO
Joanne Wilson, currently CFO at WPP plc, will join Diageo’s board and executive committee some time in 2027, replacing Nik Jhangiani.
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Analysis & InsightPizzaExpress seeks fresh chapter as investors circle £500m business
Nearly six years after a debt-for-equity rescue deal, and following years of restructuring, PizzaExpress is attracting fresh investor interest at a reported £500m valuation
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NewsTRGC to grow Jones The Grocer in UK rail sector
Areas-owned business TRG Concessions has signed an exclusive development agreement with the global F&B brand, with its first rail site opening this week at London Waterloo and further openings expected to follow.
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s signs India franchise deal
Under the agreement, renowned franchise expert Gaurav Maraya will develop a minimum of 60 Harry Ramsden’s restaurants across India over the next 10 years
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NewsBrewDog looks to move on from past ownership
Signaling a ‘new era’ under owner Tilray Brands, a major new marketing campaign nonetheless falls back on irreverent wordplay
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NewsCreative Restaurant Group appoints CEO
Milena Floyd will oversee sushi restaurant SUMI in Notting Hill, Japanese grill and sushi bar NIJU, Kioku by Endo at The OWO, and the newly-opened IGNI