All Finance articles – Page 4
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NewsCapdesia invests in Italian chain Alice Pizza
The backer of Gail’s and Wasabi has acquired a majority stake in the Italian fast casual pizzeria chain, which was founded in Rome in 1990 and operates more than 200 sites across Italy
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NewsPret’s European business swings to pre-tax profit
Revenue for its UK & Ireland business declined from £725.7m to £693.6m in the year to 1 January 2026, which Pret put down to a shorter reporting period than the previous year and the divestment of 16 company-owned shops to franchise partners
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NewsMulti-million-pound acquisition play drives record profits at McMullen’s
Turnover at its managed pubs was up 10.1% for period, with contribution to profit up by 20%, however current trading “has been challenging”
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NewsDin Tai Fung reports ‘good sustainable growth’ across London estate
The Taiwan-founded xiao long bao specialist says it is now ‘fully established’ in London having grown turnover by nearly 25% and pre-tax profits up by more than 50% in 2025
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NewsTwo thousand pubs at risk unless business rates are reformed
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) warns more venues will close their doors, despite recent government intervention
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Weekend PressUK hotels poised for business rates reprieve next year
As a ‘big loser’ from Rachel Reeves’s shake-up last November, the sector is hoping to secure a reversal from the chancellor on crippling taxes, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsStonegate delivers its 'strongest six months' in history
The group delivered like-for-like sales growth across divisions, improvement in adjusted EBITDA, and remains on track for material profit growth in the full year - a “clear demonstration” its strategy is working, said CEO David McDowall
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s overcomes ‘challenging market for cask ale’
Turnover at the Yorkshire brewer and pub operator rose by 2.1% to £35.7m last year, with flagship ale brand Landlord cementing its position as “the largest-selling cask ale brand in the UK by both value and volume”
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NewsFlat Iron returns to profit following record year
The affordable steakhouse chain says its estate performed ‘exceptionally well in difficult market conditions’ in its latest financial results with sales growing by more than 40%
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Analysis & InsightOakNorth: ‘We expect the market to remain highly competitive’
There are significant opportunities for growth through consolidation, selective expansion and continued investment in technology, despite the ongoing market challenges faced by hospitality operators, according to the lender.
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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