All Finance articles – Page 2
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NewsTopgolf sold for $1.1bn
The figure is just over half of what Callaway paid to acquire the business in a $2bn deal in 2020, with Leonard Green Partners now taking over
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NewsUrban Baristas partners with Walia Capital founder
The Aussie-inspired speciality coffee chain has signed a multi-site development deal with Aary Walia, founder of Walia Capital and Anytime Fitness franchisee, with a new site secured on Bermondsey Street.
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NewsGail’s owner eyeing up new investors
Bain Capital is understood to be exploring opportunities for further investment in the fast-growing bakery chain, with Goldman Sachs retained as advisers.
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NewsMiddletons acquired out of administration by existing shareholders
A sale of the steakhouse business and its assets will see all seven Middletons sites continue to trade, safeguarding the jobs of 159 employees
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NewsYoung’s launches share buyback programme
The pubco has launched a share buyback programme to reduce the company’s share capital, following its trading update last week
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NewsStonegate eyes £1bn sale of 1,000 sites
The group has held talks with advisers about calling time on prime freehold properties as it battles to bring down debts of more than £3bn
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NewsCosta Coffee bidders dwindle as private equity firm KKR pulls out
City sources say owner Coca-Cola is unlikely to recoup the £3.9bn it paid for the chain in 2018 after putting it up for sale earlier this year
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NewsYoung’s posts record half year performance
The operator of premium pubs and bedrooms reported like-for-like sales growth of 5.7% in the 26 weeks to 29 September, supported by a well invested estate and excellent summer weather
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NewsThe Coconut Tree appoints administrators
The Sri Lankan restaurant group is facing insolvency proceedings having defaulted on its company voluntary arrangement earlier this year
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘Tastes change – people want to see something new’
CEO Sarah Willingham speaks to MCA about the potential to roll out further dive bars after the phenomenal success of Afters in Clapham, which is targeted at a younger, trend-oriented, local demographic
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NewsNightcap posts positive EBITDA and revenue growth
The bar group reported a turnaround year for company EBITDA, which swung from a £4.8m loss in 2024 to a positive £1.5m for the full year to September 2025, with the business entering its new financial year ”more agile and well positioned for continued expansion”.
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NewsMarugame Udon reports 7% turnover decline
The Japanese noodle and tempura restaurant chain, which was acquired by Karali Group in April this year, reported turnover of £15.9m for the year to 29 December 2024, with adjusted EBITDA loss narrowing for the period
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NewsFive Guys hunts for new investor to flip stake
Jointly owned by the entrepreneur Sir Charles Dunstone’s investment vehicle, a deal could value Five Guys’ European operation, which trades from nearly 300 sites, at up to £600m, Sky News reports
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NewsPapa Johns UK records strongest quarter since Covid
The pizza chain’s sales saw high single-digit growth in Q3 2025, attributed to a recent brand relaunch, new partnerships with aggregators, and a stronger focus on customer experience and loyalty
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NewsArc Inspirations delivers £48m revenue ahead of London launch
The bar group reported a resilient performance and has secured new funding of £4m to support further expansion, with its recent debut in the capital to be followed by further openings in Liverpool, Cardiff, and Edinburgh
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NewsWetherspoon continues to outperform sector
The pubco delivered a 3.7% uplift in like-for-like sales in the 14 weeks to 2 November, albeit chairman Tim Martin said he is “mindful” of the upcoming Budget
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NewsKFC UK sales jump 9% in Q3
Strong growth in transactions delivered a significant sales uplift, with the QSR giant crediting menu innovation, late-night occasions, and a focus on value
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NewsDomino’s: Chick ‘N’ Dip performing ‘ahead of expectations’
The group’s new sub-brand has launched successfully, according to CEO Andrew Rennie, with the core pizza business also gaining market share
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NewsYum! Brands: Reinvigorating Pizza Hut could require ‘multi-year effort’
CEO Chris Turner said the pizza chain has “lots of strengths” and may achieve more success outside the ownership of Yum!, as group initiates a strategic review for the brand
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NewsDomino’s reports 2.1% Q3 sales uplift
The pizza group has reported a 2.1% increase in total system sales, to £382.7m, for Q3 2025, despite a total order decline of 1.5%, with the introduction of its new Chick ‘N’ Dip range trading well in trial locations.