All Finance articles – Page 12
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Analysis & InsightDelivery market in ‘era of consolidation’
Following Deliveroo’s recently announced acquisition by DoorDash, Simon Brooke considers the consumer outlook for food delivery, and the prospects for further M&A deals in the space
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NewsDiageo considers ‘substantial’ changes to portfolio
The Guinness owner revealed it is weighing up the possibility of brand disposals to generate additional funds, while the current tariff regime is expected to cost the company $150m
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NewsThe Restaurant Group in talks to buy Oakman sites
The Wagamama owner is in advanced discussions to acquire some of Oakman’s pubs and integrate them into the Brunning & Price estate, Sky News reports
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NewsYolk targeting 50 UK sites, with further fundraise £1.5m underway
The food to go business, which has just launched a new brand identity, is ”confident” of its ability to open five to six sites a year
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NewsTurtle Bay founder acquires stake back from Piper
The private equity firm has sold its stake in the Caribbean restaurant and bar business back to founder Ajith Jayawickrema, with current chair Jane O’Riordan to step down following the transaction.
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NewsVaulkhard Group secures £5.2m funding, acquires Newcastle freehold
The funding from HSBC UK will also support a major refurbishment of Offshore 44, the group’s Quayside venue, and is now eyeing further acquisitions
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NewsButcombe Group delivers record Q1 results and double-digit growth
The group achieved record revenues of £149m, up from £144.4m, with underlying group EBITDA growing 7.4%. CEO Jonathan Lawson said the results reflected “continued operational strength and effective strategic investments”
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NewsRedCat in talks over Greene King package
The Rooney Anand-chaired pub company is in advanced talks to buy a 39-strong package from his former company Greene King, Sky News reports
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NewsMarston’s profitability and debt reduction remain on track
The 1,333-strong pub operator also delivered a 2.9% uplift in like-for-like sales in H1 2025, increasing to 10.5% over the past five weeks
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NewsTarka hostel and bar concept secures £10.3m from OakNorth
The digital bank has provided a £10.3m facility to Tarka Edinburgh, which is actively seeking opportunities to roll out upscale pod-style hostels
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Analysis & InsightPunch Pubs reports revenue growth and strong trading
The group reported revenue of £168.3m for the 28 weeks to 23 February 2025, up from £165.1m the previous year
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Analysis & InsightKrispy Kreme reports Q1 loss, prepares UK brand repositioning
The global doughnut brand reported a 15.3% drop in net revenue to $375.2m in Q1 2025, with organic revenue down 1%
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Analysis & InsightRBI posts 2.8% Q1 growth, with UK flagged as key market
Total revenue rose 21% year on year to $2.1bn, while adjusted EBITDA increased 2.4% to $642m, and adjusted net income reached $343m
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NewsJoe & The Juice returns to profit for FY24
The food-to-go operator posted global revenue of £320m in FY24, up 17% on 2023, as it returned to profit, confirming continued expansion plans across its core markets
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NewsWenzels committed to growing 110-strong estate
The independent bakery chain grew revenue to £67.1m and said it will continue to support the high street, with plans to open more stores
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NewsPatisserie Valerie owner posts full-year loss
Flour Power Group’s total sales held steady at £25.3m, with growth in online and wholesale helping to balance out higher costs
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NewsVarious Eateries reports profit growth as new sites lift sales
Like-for-like sales during the period were flat, reflecting the later timing of Easter this year, but have since risen 1.3% in the five weeks of post-period trading
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NewsJD Wetherspoon posts 5.6% LFL sales uplift
Total sales increased 5% in the quarter and 4.2% year to date, slightly behind LFLs due to a small number of disposals. The operator exited seven sites during the period but offset this with two openings and four additional pubs launched with Haven
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NewsTasty returns to profit following site closures and restructuring
Revenue dropped 21.9% to £36.6m, largely due to the reduced estate and one fewer trading week, while LFL sales declined 4.5%
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NewsWendy’s reports sales dip, updates full-year outlook
The American QSR chain is the latest to report a sales decline due to economic uncertainty, and has changed expectations to reflect the challenging consumer environment