Pizza Punks sees potential to grow into a UK-wide business and has has appointed FRP Corporate Finance to assist in raising capital.

Founded in 2015 by Brad Stevens, the unlimited-topping, sourdough pizza restaurant currently operates in eight locations across the UK.

The brand, owned by Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, has spent six months consolidating following four new openings in 2022 in Leicester, Nottingham, Durham and Liverpool.

Stevens now has plans to expand into Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham in 2024, plus four other major university cities to follow.

“We are extremely excited about where Pizza Punks is at, both as a brand and a business, and the opportunities it has for significant further growth”, he said. 

The brand has driven record sales, as well as labour and cost of sales into a ”healthy position” during the last financial year, according to the founder and CEO. 

“We have reviewed our options for expansion and have identified the next cities we are keen to bring the Pizza Punks experience to, working closely with FRP to identify funding options for our next stage of growth into Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham.

Daniel Brecker, Director of FRP Corporate Finance, added,  “We are delighted to be working alongside Brad and the top team at Pizza Punks as it continues to execute its UK site rollout strategy.

“Pizza Punks stands out with its highly distinctive brand and excellent site economics supported by its award-winning menu. FRP’s Northern Corporate Finance team, led by Daniel Brecker and Pardeep Singh, are working with the company to explore investment options for the next phase of growth.”

Pizza Punks has also strengthened his senior team ahead of this next stage of growth, as James Richardson joins Hell Yeah in the newly formed role of Director of Operations & People.

 

David Moffat also comes on board as the hospitality brands’ new Commercial Director after a career working with brands such as Stonegate Pub Company and Gondola Leisure Group, before moving to senior group operations roles with Hero Brands. 

Louise McCabe steps up into her new role of Sales, Marketing & Brand Director, after rising through the ranks to her most recent position with Hell Yeah as Group Operations Director.