Luke Johnson

Revolution Bars to close 18 sites under proposed restructuring plans

11 April 2024 by Jungmin Seo

Revolution Bars has announced plans to restructure the business through an emergency fundraising backed by Luke Johnson and the launch of a formal sale process.

Gail's bakery CEO dismisses sale rumours as 'inaccurate'

26 March 2024 by News Desk

The chief executive of Gail’s has rowed back on speculation the bakery and coffee chain could be put up for sale this year.

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla

27 February 2024 by Sophie Witts

Curious Brewery acquires Wild Beer Co

Curious Brewery acquires Wild Beer Co

09 January 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Luke Johnson-led private equity company buys Curious Brewery

Luke Johnson-led private equity company buys Curious Brewery

26 April 2021 by Katherine Price

Brighton Pier Group permanently closes three bars

Brighton Pier Group permanently closes three bars

30 March 2021 by Sophie Witts

Patisserie Valerie liquidators sue Grant Thornton for £200m

Patisserie Valerie liquidators sue Grant Thornton for £200m

08 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Patisserie Valerie liquidators FRP Advisory are suing the chain’s former accountancy firm Grant Thornton for £200m[...]

Brighton Pier Group revenue down 29.4% at £22.6m

Brighton Pier Group revenue down 29.4% at £22.6m

02 November 2020 by Katherine Price

The Brighton Pier Group, which owns and trades Brighton Palace Pier as well as eight indoor[...]

London footfall fear as top firms aim to bring back half of workers

London footfall fear as top firms aim to bring back half of workers

15 July 2020 by Chris Gamm

Operators’ concerns about “deserted” London streets have taken a further setback after the City’s top 30[...]

Money talks: Hospitality investors on which businesses will survive the crisis

Money talks: Hospitality investors on which businesses will survive the crisis

07 May 2020 by Chris Gamm

While restaurants are largely in hibernation, the industry’s investors are busy protecting their assets, seeking out[...]

Investors: up to 40% of restaurants might not survive coronavirus

As many as 40% of UK restaurants might not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to the industry’s top investors, but opportunities lie ahead for the most innovative operators."

29 April 2020 by Chris Gamm

Openings see Gail’s bakeries increase turnover by 28%

Openings see Gail’s bakeries increase turnover by 28%

05 December 2019

by Andrew Andronicou

Gail’s bakeries have seen turnover grow by 28% to £47.6m in a year that saw 10 new high street openings.

Luke Johnson reportedly investigating plan to sell bakery brand Gail’s

21 October 2019

by Janie Manzoori-Stamford

Entrepreneur Luke Johnson is reportedly investigating a new plan to sell bakery brand Gail’s, one year after the sale was shelved.

Five arrested in investigation into alleged Patisserie Valerie fraud

Five arrested in investigation into alleged Patisserie Valerie fraud

24 June 2019 by Emma Lake

Luke Johnson breaks silence on Patisserie Valerie's downfall

Luke Johnson breaks silence on Patisserie Valerie's downfall

10 June 2019 by Vincent Wood

Sports Direct pulls out of Patisserie Valerie talks

Sports Direct pulls out of Patisserie Valerie talks

11 February 2019 by James Stagg

Administrators receive number of offers for Patisserie Valerie

Administrators receive number of offers for Patisserie Valerie

04 February 2019 by Janie Manzoori-Stamford

Patisserie Valerie falls into administration

22 January 2019 by Emma Lake

Patisserie Valerie locked in talks with bankers as speculation mounts

Patisserie Valerie locked in talks with bankers as speculation mounts

21 January 2019

Lee Ginsberg resigns from board of Patisserie Valerie

Lee Ginsberg resigns from board of Patisserie Valerie

17 January 2019

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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