M&A activity [big deals/small deals]

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Clapham House Group’s Bombay Bicycle Club up for sale?

Bombay Bicycle ClubClapham House Group (CHG) is in believed to be in advanced discussions over the sale of its curry-themed Bombay Bicycle Club (BBC) chain.
Posted: 14 July 2008 | 15:01

Real Hotel Company to quit London

Purple Hotel City of LondonThe Real Hotel Company announced that it is to sell its three London hotels for £18.6m, removing itself completely from the capital.
Posted: 14 July 2008 | 09:00

Smollensky's owner considering sale

Smollensky'sThe owner of Smollensky’s is considering selling the grill restaurant chain after receiving an unsolicited offer for its Canary Wharf outlet
Posted: 30 June 2008 | 11:59

Regent Inns ends sale talks and shuffles management team

John LeslieRegent Inns has ended talks to sell the business, shaken up its senior management team and announced a cost-cutting plan.
Posted: 26 June 2008 | 13:48

M&C sells Seoul hotel for nearly £233m

Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) is selling the Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel in Korea for £232.6m, the hotel group has announced.
Posted: 24 June 2008 | 17:41

Laurel Pub Company creditors face £130m loss

Laurel Pub CompanyThe creditors of Laurel Pub Company face a potential loss of £130m after the group was put into administration in March, according to a report today.
Posted: 02 June 2008 | 12:05

Starwood sells Turnberry hotel and golf resort for £55m

Turnberry hotel and golf resortStarwood Hotels & Resorts has sold its 219-room Turnberry golf and hotel resort in Scotland to Dubai based investment firm Leisurecorp for £55m.
Posted: 21 May 2008 | 14:27

Debrah Dhugga, chief executive of Tom’s Companies, to leave

Tom Maxfield and Debrah DhuggaDebrah Dhugga, the chief executive of Tom’s Companies, has revealed plans to leave the spa and restaurant group next month.
Posted: 20 May 2008 | 08:00

Robert Tchenguiz increase stake in Mitchells & Butlers

All Bar One Canary WharfProperty entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz has increased his stake at embattled pub group Mitchells & Butlers to slightly less than 27%.
Posted: 09 May 2008 | 11:30

Accor sells Amsterdam hotel and adds Mercure at Gatwick airport

Sofitel Grand hotel in AmsterdamHotel group Accor has sold its Sofitel Grand hotel in Amsterdam for €60m (£47m) in a sale-and-manage back deal.
Posted: 07 May 2008 | 15:42

Restaurant group Prezzo to go private?

Prezzo MayfairRestaurant chain Prezzo could return to private ownership after several board members signalled their intention to make a formal bid for the company.
Posted: 07 May 2008 | 11:15

Reuben brothers are Britain’s richest hospitality personalities - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: McDonald's trials franchising expansion with Roadchef; Forte agrees second Middle Eastern hotel; Lee Cooper jeans owner in talks to buy Regent Inns; Japanese whisky beats Scotland to two top awards
Posted: 28 April 2008 | 10:33

Mitchells & Butlers confirm private equity interest

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it is in talks about selling a stake in the business to a private equity investor.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 16:36

Private equity firm buys Massive Pub Co

L'Auberge, CobhamPrivate equity company Bridgehouse Capital has snapped up 33 Massive Pub Company sites that were in administration for an estimated fee of £8m.
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 12:40

Travelodge acquires six Menzies hotels - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Oliver outlines new openings; Newquay hotel evacuated; Scottish restaurant in name dispute with Wedgwood china; Two men arrested over fireball ‘prank’ in Derbyshire pub
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 12:00

Merchant Inns acquires seventh pub and reveals further expansion plans

Merchant Inns, the pubs-with-rooms company controlled by property magnate Sir John Ritblat and chairman Robert Breare, has acquired its seventh pub, the Saracen’s Head in Essex.
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 10:45

Punch Taverns rules itself out of Mitchells & Butlers acquistion

Punch logoPunch Taverns has terminated discussions with Mitchells & Butlers over a potential acquisition of its managed pub division Spirit.
Posted: 18 April 2008 | 10:55

Mitchells & Butlers has 'less than 50%' chance of acquiring Spirit

M&B logoMitchells & Butlers (M&B) has a "less than 50%" chance of acquiring Punch Taverns' managed division Spirit Group, according to industry analysts.
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 08:00

Hospitals face fines or closure for poor food - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Nobu seeks buyers for $400m slice; Burger King plans mini-chain of Whopper Bars; Hooters’ UK expansion attracts opposition; Investors threaten to oust M&B chief
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 10:53

Mitchells & Butlers confirm it is in acquisition talks with Punch

M&B logoMitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it is in talks to acquire Punch Taverns' managed division Spirit Group – just weeks after Punch withdrew a merger proposal.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 10:31

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11th October 2008