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  • Hawksmoor restaurant chain reportedly looking for buyer

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    Since 2013, the chain has been majority-owned by private equity firm Graphite Capital, which, according to the Financial Times, has instructed the US investment bank Stephens to run a sales process.

    Hawksmoor chief executive and co-founder Will Beckett and another co-founder Huw Gott, who both own a minority stake, will reportedly retain their holdings.
  • The Botanist eyes ‘significant profit growth’ after £8m hit despite record sales

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    The owner of brands including The Botanist is eyeing a surge in its profits after reporting a record year of sales.

    The Botanist brand is owned by New World Trading Company

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