Luke Johnson’s private equity fund Risk Capital Partners has purchased a majority stake in Patisserie Valerie.
The London-based chain – established in Soho in 1926 – comprises 10 sites in central London, which sell cuisine made using traditional methods.
Johnson plans to expand the business – which has revenues in excess of £8m – nationally. He said: “We have significant experience of rolling out successful food and drink concepts, including PizzaExpress, Strada and Giraffe. Patisserie Valerie is a much-loved institution with tremendous heritage. We are confident there are many upscale locations across Britain’s cities which would love the authentic pastries, cakes and savouries supplied by Patisserie Valerie.”
Current owners Victor and Robert Scalzo will retain a minority stake.
This is the second investment made by Risk Capital Partners this month. Last week the company bought a significant minority stake in the UK’s largest independent supplier of fish to the catering trade --– Seafood Holdings. Details: www.patisserievalerie.co.uk or www.directseafoodslondon.co.uk
Luke Johnson’s private equity fund Risk Capital Partners has purchased a majority stake in Patisserie Valerie.
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Luke Johnson’s private equity fund Risk Capital Partners has purchased a majority stake in Patisserie Valerie.
The London-based chain – established in Soho in 1926 – comprises 10 sites in central London, which sell cuisine made using traditional methods.
Johnson plans to expand the business – which has revenues in excess of £8m – nationally. He said: “We have significant experience of rolling out successful food and drink concepts, including PizzaExpress, Strada and Giraffe. Patisserie Valerie is a much-loved institution with tremendous heritage. We are confident there are many upscale locations across Britain’s cities which would love the authentic pastries, cakes and savouries supplied by Patisserie Valerie.”
Current owners Victor and Robert Scalzo will retain a minority stake.
This is the second investment made by Risk Capital Partners this month. Last week the company bought a significant minority stake in the UK’s largest independent supplier of fish to the catering trade --– Seafood Holdings. Details: www.patisserievalerie.co.uk or www.directseafoodslondon.co.uk
Luke Johnson’s private equity fund Risk Capital Partners has purchased a majority stake in Patisserie Valerie.
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questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free
weights? Why?
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new
territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most
renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an
official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing
solutions.