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NewsJonathan Downey’s Town looks to raise £400k in new equity
The London restaurant, opened last year by Downey and chef Stevie Parle, is looking to raise £20,000 each from 20 shareholders to help “consolidate and grow”
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NewsEveryman to delist from stock exchange
The 49-strong luxury cinema group said recent trading has been positive – but there was ongoing uncertainty due to the challenging economic environment
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NewsAnother successful year for Fuller’s
The pubco has reported revenue of £397.8m for the year to 28 March 2026 - up 5.7% on the previous year - with strong staycation demand and advance bookings for the World Cup
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NewsLas Iguanas restructuring plan will secure ‘more sustainable’ future
A spokesperson for The Big Table Group told MCA that Las Iguanas continues to trade as normal, after the High Court approved a plan that would save it from entering into administration
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NewsM&B to acquire small package of Whitbread sites
The pub and restaurant group is to acquire a seven-strong package of sites from Whitbread, which will be converted to either Miller & Carter or Toby Carvery, chief executive Phil Urban told MCA.
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NewsTerra Firma plots £300m Stonegate pubs bid
The private equity firm is reported to be among a number of prospective bidders preparing to table offers for part of Stonegate Group’s ‘platinum’ collection this week
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NewsPunch Pubs acquires another five sites from RedCat
The acquisition follows a recent deal that saw Punch acquire eight sites from RedCat, as the latter focuses on its pubs-with-rooms business
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NewsMeatLiquor sites sold to Nabil Mankarious in pre-pack deal
Companies controlled by the former MeatLiquor director and co-founder of Fulham Shore purchased the two remaining MeatLiquor restaurants and sister bar BLOODsports in separate transactions.
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NewsButcombe Group sees continued uplift in like-for-likes
The premium pub group said Q1 trading has been strong, with its managed pubs achieving like-for-like sales growth of 3.6%, on the back of a record year
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NewsPortobello Pub Co secures refinancing with Cynergy Bank
The pub and bar business has secured a new £21.6m debt facility, following a strong year of trading that saw it grow sales and EBITDA
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants aren’t done - but they’re being tested like never before
Leon’s co-founder John Vincent has accused the government of killing the restaurant industry. Yet despite the challenges, operators with strong cost control, a clear strategy, and data-led decision-making continue to thrive
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InterviewsM&B’s Phil Urban: ‘There is no reason why our momentum shouldn’t continue’
After achieving profit growth in the face of additional costs of £35m this financial year, CEO Phil Urban speaks to MCA about steak becoming a consumer luxury, the potential to acquire Whitbread sites, and his optimism over returning warm weather
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NewsVAT on children’s restaurant meals cut to 5% for summer
UKHospitality says the move, which will apply to eat-in restaurant dishes served from a children’s menu, reflects government recognition that a lower VAT rate delivers immediate benefits for the economy
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NewsMitchells & Butlers ‘well placed’ to further grow market share
The pub and restaurant operator has reported revenue of £1,490m for the 28 weeks to 11 April, with 3.3% like-for-like growth during the period
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NewsPizzaExpress carries momentum into FY26
The pizzeria chain delivered like-for-like sales growth of 5% in Q1, plus sales of £112m during a period of “transformation and innovation” for the group
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NewsPuttshack revenues continue to decline
The experiential operator reported turnover of £18.9m for its UK business in 2024, declining from £22.4m in 2023
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NewsThe Real Greek set to change hands for £1.5m
The sale of the Mediterranean restaurant business to Karali Group was for an agreed sum of £1m, paid on completion, with a further consideration of £500k to be paid based on the successful assignment of ten leases.
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NewsBow Street Group reports continued improvement to sales
In a trading update ahead of its AGM today, the Wildwood and dim t owner and operator said group revenue was up on a comparable basis for the four and a half months to 17 May 2026, with acquisition discussions ongoing.
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OpinionWhitbread: Its next chapter as a pure-play hotel business
Less than two years since launching a new five-year plan for Premier Inn and Beefeater owner Whitbread, chief executive Dominic Paul has rolled out a fresh one. MCA columnist Dominic Walsh assesses the reasoning and impact of its latest strategy
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NewsUK contributes heavily to strong half-year sales for SSP Group
H1 2026 revenue stood at £456m in the UK and Ireland, with LFL growth of 8.4% during the period, increasing to 11% in the first six weeks of H2