Luke Johnson

Revolution Bars plots further closures as it sets out restructuring plan

11-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Revolution Bars Group has set out a proposed restructuring plan that will see offload up to 18 sites alongside raising up to £12.5m in equity.

Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla

28-Feb-2024 By Finn Scott-Delany

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson has taken a 3.6% stake in Tortilla Mexican Grill.

Luke Johnson invests in Marechale Capital

05-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson has become a shareholder in corporate finance firm Marechale Capital, and could join the board.

Bain Capital acquires Gail’s owner Bread Holdings in £200m deal

15-Sep-2021 By Georgi Gyton

Bain Capital Credit, in partnership with EBITDA Investments, has acquired Bread Holdings – parent company of the Gail’s Bakery chain and wholesale business The Bread Factory – from Risk Capital Partners (RCP) in a deal worth more than £200m.

Brighton Pier Group reduces bar estate

30-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The Brighton Pier Group has confirmed the permanent closed of three marginal sites from its bar division.

Gail’s opens new Blackfriars bakery

03-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Artisanal bakery chain Gail’s has launched a 50-cover site in London's Blackfriars.

Feng Sushi to launch new concession at Selfridges Foodhall

30-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

London-based Japanese chain Feng Sushi is to launch a new concession in Selfridges Foodhall next month.

Interview

Luke Johnson: ‘This lockdown has been incredibly harmful. We can’t allow it to happen again’

24-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

As restaurants, pubs and cafes set about preparing to reopen on 4 July, entrepreneur and investor Luke Johnson discusses what the future of the hospitality sector may look like.

Luke Johnson announces opening of new Gail's bakery

26-May-2020 By James McAllister

Artisan bakery chain Gail’s is to push forward with expansion plans in spite of the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown, with a new site in Windsor set to open this week.

Luke Johnson: "Lockdown will cause more deaths than the Coronavirus"

15-May-2020 By James McAllister

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson fears the financial impact of the Coronavirus lockdown is not being taken into account in Britain, saying that it could see two million people lose their jobs within a year.

Luke Johnson reaches out to hospitality businesses seeking investment

16-Apr-2020 By James McAllister

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson has put a call out on Twitter urging operators seeking investment to contact him.

Patisserie Holdings calls in administrators

22-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Patisserie Holdings has called in the administrators after being unable to renew its bank facilities.

Patisserie Valerie CEO resigns amid accounting investigation

15-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

The CEO of Patisserie Holdings has resigned amid an ongoing investigation in to the company's accounts.

Luke Johnson faces shareholders at Patisserie Holdings

01-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

Shareholders at Patisserie Holdings are meeting this morning to vote on a proposed rescue package for the beleaguered bakery chain.

Patisserie Holdings suspends chief financial officer over fraud probe

10-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Patisserie Holdings, the owner of Patisserie Valerie, has requested its shares be suspended amid an investigation in to potential fraud.

Robin Rowland: "Restaurant business rates akin to the window tax"

12-Jul-2018 By Sophie Witts

The former CEO of YO! Sushi has likened the rise in restaurant business rates to the Dickensian window tax.

Investor interest in fast-casual restaurant chains set to soar

01-Aug-2011 By Stefan Chomka

A fresh round of investment is expected in the hospitality industry over the next 12 months, in particular in small-to-medium fast casual restaurant chains, with private equity companies and investors acknowledging the sector’s growth potential.

Luke Johnson’s tips on running a successful business

27-Jul-2011 By Becky Paskin

Businesses must be tech-savvy, improve their service standards and ensure their menus and design are innovative if they are to succeed in the future.

Reduced VAT ‘not a fantasy’, claims Luke Johnson

06-Jul-2011 By Becky Paskin

Serial investor Luke Johnson has claimed a reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry is not a ‘fantasy’, and has urged the UK’s larger chains to put pressure on MPs.

Business Profile: Luke Johnson of Patisserie Valerie

04-Sep-2009 By Phil Pemberton

Luke Johnson, serial entrepreneur, successful restaurateur and chairman of Channel Four describes the opportunities offered by a downturn and his plans for Patisserie Valerie