Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 519
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Johnson in talks to invest in Draft House
Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, is understood to be in discussions to acquire a substantial equity stake in Draft House, the London-based pub concept founded by Charlie McVeigh, M&C Report has learnt.The first Draft House was launched in Northcote Road, Clapham in November 2009 by McVeigh, the former owner ...
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Johnson: Industry needs to get behind call for VAT cut
Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, has called on the whole hospitality industry to come together to campaign for a cut in the level of VAT.Speaking at M&C Report’s sister publication Restaurant Magazine’s R200 conference yesterday, Johnson, whose investments include Giraffe, Feng Sushi, Ego and Patiserrie Valerie, said that the ...