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All Loungers articles
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Weekend PressMore Loungers shareholders oppose £338m deal
Fund manager Downing, which has a 1.5% stake in Loungers, said it was “absolutely furious” about the proposed deal, while Gresham House said it would use its near 4% stake in the company stake to “vote against this transaction”
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Fulham Shore’s Super Club Roma, Loungers’ newest Brightside, and more
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Analysis & InsightLoungers buyout makes ‘perfect sense’ for management and shareholders
The all-day operator is the latest in a growing list of hospitality groups to exit the public markets, with a share price that has failed to reflect the real value and potential of the business, analysts and commentators tell MCA
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NewsLoungers H1 revenue soars to £178m
The Lounge and Cosy Club operator grew revenue by 19.2%, supported by like-for-like growth of 4.7% and 17 new sites. CEO Nick Collins cited the quality and flexibility of the offering, along with the resilience of the UK consumer
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NewsLoungers to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group
The cash offer values Loungers at an enterprise value of approximately £350.5m, with Fortress saying the hospitality group holds a strong and differentiated position in its industry
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the biggest openings stories from the past week, featuring Loungers, Savage Eats by Revolution Bars Group, Bubbleology and more
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Analysis & Insight‘Still lots of whitespace for Loungers’
Despite continuing to expand at pace – with 17 new sites opened in the 24 weeks to 6 October – analyst Berenberg is confident it still has “significant amounts of white space in which to roll out sites”
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NewsLoungers continues to outperform market
The all-day café/bar/restaurant operator delivered like-for-like sales growth of 4.7% in the 24 weeks ended 6 October, along with £178.3m in revenue
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Analysis & InsightLeading pub groups growing ahead of overall market
The top 10 pub groups by turnover are forecast to grow by 6.2% year-on-year – ahead of total pub market growth of 1.7%, Lumina Intelligence has forecast, with Loungers, Mitchells & Butlers and Wetherspoons leading growth
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InterviewsLoungers’ Nick Collins on reaching new heights
The CEO speaks to MCA about targeting 665 sites and beyond, a Scottish debut further down the line, and nurturing the Cosy Club and Brightside brands
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NewsLoungers achieves record year of sales, profits and openings
The Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside operator reported industry-leading like-for-like sales growth of 7.5%, with revenue growing 24.7% year-on-year to £353.5m - demonstrating its target of 665 sites remains a ‘conservative’ one
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘We exist to bring people together’
Group MD Justin Carter discussed his “huge pride” at the business’ contribution to revitalising high streets, Loungers’ broad consumer appeal, and what’s in store for the ‘pub of the future’, at MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘The intention is to carry on opening 35 sites a year’
The all-day concept has seen sales growth across day parts and categories as it looks to maintain its current rate of expansion, CEO Nick Collins tells MCA
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NewsLiberum: Loungers outperforming on multiple measures
Like-for-like sales growth, new openings, and cost control all exceeded expectations in FY24, while the scope for rollout “remains vast,” according to the analyst
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NewsLoungers delivers record revenue
The all-day cafe, bar, and restaurant operator has reported £353.5m in revenue for the 53 weeks ended 21 April 2024, reflecting both strong like-for-like sales growth and the success of the openings programme
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NewsLoungers continues to go from strength to strength
The all-day concept has opened a new site every 10 days so far this year, bringing its estate to 257 as it looks to reach the 600-site mark
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NewsNPD taps into global flavour trends
A flurry of seasonal menu refreshes see Subway lean on a growing trend for smokehouse concepts, Loungers inspired by Brixton’s finest Caribbean restaurants, while Pret introduces Thai-style salads and wraps
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NewsLoungers updates senior team
Justin Carter has taken on the new role of group managing director, while Kate Eastwood has joined as Lounge managing director from Fuller’s
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NewsLoungers appoints CFO
Stephen Marshall will replace Gregor Grant as chief financial officer at the all day café/bar/restaurant operator
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NewsLoungers celebrates 250 sites
The all-day concept opens its 250th site - Pionero Lounge in Rochdale - today, and remains on track to open 34 sites in the current financial year