Royal Leamington Spa

Jackson & Rye is now under the ownership of Cote

Cote buys Jackson & Rye and Limeyard

By Mark Wingett

Cote, the BC Partners ­backed group, has acquired Jackson & Rye and Limeyard from Richard Caring for an undisclosed sum, with plans to roll out both fledgling concepts.

Bill's has sites lined up in Salisbury, Leamington Spa, High St Kensignton, Windsor and Hammersmith

Bill’s eyes 20 new sites in 2014

By Luke Nicholls

Bill’s Restaurants, the fast-growing Richard Caring-backed chain, is eyeing a further 20 openings next, which would include a concerted push into the North and take the group close to the 50-site mark.