Investment
Junkyard Golf Club to open biggest site yet after £2.7m investment
Manchester-based crazy golf brand Junkyard Golf Club has invested £2.7m to open in London’s Camden this year.
Investindustrial becomes majority shareholder of Eataly
Eataly, the world’s largest Italian retail and dining provider, has received a €200m (£174m) investment from European private equity firm Investindustrial to pursue its global expansion.
Several rural pubs rescued with government levelling up funds
Several endangered pubs in rural communities across England will be put into the hands of locals[...]
How to make your hospitality business more attractive to investors
A promising business idea with a strong brand identity and a long-term plan will all help[...]
Finding finance in a post-Brexit, post-Covid landscape
The combination of Brexit and the pandemic has led to a market where there are opportunities[...]
How to make the most of unused land
From selling entire resorts to offloading underperforming facilities, Paul Smith explains how hotel and leisure operators[...]
Distressed assets: the savvy investors finding opportunity in loss
The pandemic has caused chaos in the hospitality industry, but savvy operators may be looking to invest in distressed assets. We discover what the opportunities are in the restaurant and hotel markets."
Viewpoint: Now's the time to invest in hotel rooms, says Julian Troup
The hotel property market is booming with new investors targeting the staycation crowd, says Julian Troup.
Forward buying hotel rooms: an investor’s dream or risky business?
Forward buying, or investing in hotel rooms with a view to reaping the revenue, sounds enticing, but the high-profile collapse of companies including Northern Powerhouse Developments reveals that it is fraught with complex issues.
Use lockdown to push your business forward, says Michael Wignall
Operators must use the coronavirus lockdown to push their business forward and invest in the future,[...]
Money talks: Hospitality investors on which businesses will survive the crisis
While restaurants are largely in hibernation, the industry’s investors are busy protecting their assets, seeking out[...]
Leonardo Royal London City unveils first look at £11.5m renovation
Leonardo Hotels has released images showcasing an extensive refurbishment of its Leonardo Royal London City hotel,[...]
UK tops list of European hotel transactions in 2019
The UK accounted for nearly one quarter of all European hotel transactions achieved in 2019.
Restaurant start-ups encouraged to apply for Launchbox investor showcase at GRIF 2020 conference
Restaurant start-ups seeking funding have been invited to apply for Launchbox 2020, a showcase at the GRIF conference in Amsterdam, in which applicants will pitch to attendees for investment."
Soho House secures £77.7m equity investment to fund new openings and digital growth
Soho House has secured a $100m (£77.7m) equity investment to fund new openings and digital growth.
Wake up call: Prepare for investors to maximise value
A new investor can be a fantastic opportunity for a business, but steps must be taken to ensure everything runs smoothly. James Webb explains
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