All Finance articles – Page 5
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NewsPoolhouse secures further $1.5m
Following its $34m seed round, the competitive socialising concept has secured further funding from EMERGING, the US-based fund behind F1 Arcade, Flight Club, and Batbox
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NewsJW Lees hits record sales as cost pressures loom
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator reported turnover of £99.9m for the year to 31 March 2025, up 4.3% on the prior year
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NewsRed Oak Taverns reports record sales
The leased & tenanted pub company posted revenues of £23.5m, an increase of 21% year-on-year
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NewsShake Shack UK reports £1.6m profit amid expansion
Diverse Dining reported a profit of £1.06m for the year ending 31 December 2024, compared to a £764k loss the previous year
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NewsBone Daddies reports another ‘strong year’
The 10-strong Japanese restaurant group increased revenue by 4.3% to £18.8m in FY24
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NewsConsumer card spend dips in June
Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report shows essential spend fell by 2.1%, while non-essential spend edged up 0.8% – the lowest discretionary growth rate since November 2024
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NewsVarious Eateries extends bond
The Coppa Club and Noci operator is to reissue its deep discounted bond with Friends Provident International, tied to investor Hugh Osmond
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NewsPub bosses warn government over £1.7bn tax on business
The leaders of JW Wetherspoon, Fuller’s and Greene King have called for the “unfairness” in the business rates system to be rectified if further pub closures are to be avoided
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NewsDarwin & Wallace slowly seeing benefits of group structure
The Portobello Starboard-owned bar and restaurant business has closed two further sites since its year end, however improvements are being made under its new ownership structure
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NewsUK firms brace for price hikes and job cuts amid rising payroll costs
Nearly half of UK businesses expect to raise prices in response to the April 2025 increases in NI contributions and minimum wage levels, according to S&P Global’s latest Business Outlook survey
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NewsMarket Halls achieves highest ever sales
The food hall operator, which recently acquired Brighton’s Shelter Hall, reported like-for-like sales growth of 19.8% along with its highest ever EBITDA
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NewsYoung’s ‘confident’ about the year ahead
The premium pub operator achieved like-for-like sales growth of 7% in the 14 weeks to 8 July 2025 – boosted by the warmer weather this spring and summer – as its strong sales momentum continues.
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s owner signs licensing deal with ‘major’ UK supermarket
The owner of Harry Ramsden’s reported a positive trading update, following a year of strategic site disposals, franchise expansion, and a new licensing deal
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NewsAuntie Anne’s UK growth boosted by strong like-for-likes
The food to go concept, known for its hand-rolled pretzels, achieved 10% like-for-like growth in 2024 and is pushing to reach 100 sites
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NewsHoni Poke acquires Island Poké
The combined businesses operate 45 sites across the UK and Europe, in a strategic move to establish Honi Poke’s position as the UK’s leading poke operator
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Analysis & InsightGreggs shares drop in wake of profit warning
Barclays analyst Richard Taylor cited “concerns of overexpansion,” saying investors are “reasonably questioning whether the scale of the rollout is still appropriate”
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NewsPortobello Pub Company ‘consistently ahead of market peers’
The Zetland-backed, 27-strong pub group said like-for-like growth remains strong in a challenged market, with group revenue of £29m
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NewsCooks Coffee nears 100 sites
The Esquires cafe operator increased sales by 27.8% to £10.2m in Q1 FY26, reflecting strong trading momentum
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NewsSan Carlo nears £80m turnover
The premium, family-run Italian restaurant group posted £77.9m turnover in its latest accounts, as it expands its overseas footprint with launches in Miami, Egypt, Bahrain, and Morocco this year
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NewsPizza Pilgrims looking to add 10-plus sites by FY27
The 25-strong pizzeria business has reported record revenue for the year to 30 June 2024 – up 20% to £34.4m, while securing multiple new sites