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NewsFormer Greene King Scotland sites up for sale
Christie & Co has been appointed to market the Burnett Arms Hotel in Kemnay, The Bonnie Beastie in Forres, The Carnock Inn in Carnock and The Abercromby Arms in Tullibody
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NewsDavid Lloyd explores £4bn London listing
Private equity owner TDR Capital is exploring a potential flotation of the premium health and fitness operator, according to The Times
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NewsPPHE deal with Leonardo Hotels owner ‘not capable of being delivered’
The proposed takeover by Fattal Hotel Group was was derailed after Euro Plaza Holdings, which owns around 33% of PPHE, indicated it would not support the transaction
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NewsCoca-Cola calls in restructuring advisors at Costa after aborted sale
The soft drinks giant is working with AlixPartners and Alvarez & Marsal in the wake of its failed attempt to shift the coffee chain for £2bn, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsJonathan Peters joins US padel business No Strings as fractional CFO
The former F1 Arcade CEO will support No Strings across finance, legal, commercial and fundraising with a view to stepping into the role full-time following its Series A funding round
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NewsOperators urged to respond to government consultation on employment rights changes
The consultation, which closes in August, will be used to shape the eligibility and scope of new policies related to zero and low-hours workers
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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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NewsYum! in talks to sell Pizza Hut
The US fast food group is in exclusive discussions to sell the struggling pizza chain to Connecticut-based private equity firm LongRange Capital
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Analysis & InsightWho has had a pizza the action? A history of PizzaExpress over three decades
PizzaExpress has had seven different owners since founder Peter Boizot’s sale to Luke Johnson’s and Hugh Osmond in 1993, including being quoted plc twice, and four separate private equity owners. In this deep dive analysis drawing on decades of research, Geof Collyer of Lavender Bank Parters explores what has been invested, who has made or lost money during ownership, and who has looked after the business.
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NewsCalls for ‘radical changes’ to business rates appeal system amid ‘tsunami’ of challenges
Colliers warns that ratepayers are facing ‘carnage’ as the number of business rates appeals registered in Q1 2026 is nearly five times higher than those submitted in Q4 2025
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NewsActivist hedge fund calls for sale of Whitbread
Corvex Management has written to Whitbread’s board and shareholders demanding a ‘rigorous and comprehensive’ sale process be launched for the business
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NewsSpaghetti House ceases trading following collapse of parent company
The London-based Italian restaurant group, which has had a presence in the capital since 1955, has closed all sites with owner Lavval Restaurants Limited set to be wound down
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Analysis & InsightSixes looks to future under new ownership
The experiential cricket concept has been acquired by a new vehicle, Sixes Entertainment Limited, backed by its secured lenders: Aurora Leasing and Vantage Capital
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NewsPhilip Harrison steps down from design consultancy after 37 years
Considered a pioneering figure in the sector, Harrison has built a reputation for helping shape some the most influential hospitality environments and brands of the past four decades
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NewsWren Pubs appoints Rupert Clevely as non-executive chairman
The Geronimo Inns founder, who was also a key figure in the early success of Pizza Pilgrims, joins Wren as it prepares for its next phase of expansion
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NewsPapa John’s and Pizza Hut sales gather momentum
The American pizza chains are moving closer to potential ownership changes as part of seperate transactions which could see them taken private, according to Bloomberg
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NewsStonegate: ‘Constructive discussions ongoing with landlords’
The pub and bar group is working with advisors at FRP to restructure its leasehold business in response to inflationary and tax pressures
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NewsPrestige Purchasing acquired by Entegra
Prestige Purchasing CEO Shaun Allen said the acquisition would open up additional opportunities to deliver further value for our clients
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NewsSona secures £34m Series B investment
Led by N47, the funding will accelerate the development of Sona’s forecasting, scheduling, and workforce AI platform
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Analysis & InsightPutting F&B in the driving seat of experiences
As consumers seek out memorable and engaging experiences across cultural destinations, entertainment venues and even garden centres, it is essential that the F&B offering delivers on increasingly elevated expectations