Gordon Ramsay mergers his global restaurant portfolios in partnership with Lion Capital

Rothschild & Co's UK mid-market team, Arrowpoint Advisory, has advised Gordon Ramsay on the merger of his global restaurant groups. The transaction brings together both his UK & RoW and US portfolios under a single global partnership owned equally by Gordon Ramsay and Lion Capital.

Founded in 1998, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants comprises the restaurant business of acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Gordon Ramsay, which now comprises nearly 100 restaurants globally split across the US, UK and RoW.

The deal gives both parties an equal 50% stake in a new holding company creating one Group, executive management team and Board of Directors headquartered in London. This strategic tie-up strengthens the existing partnership between Gordon Ramsay Restaurants and Lion Capital, aligning both organisations’ interests in scaling the brand across global markets, as well as diversifying its business model.

Lion Capital, known for investing in iconic consumer brands, brings its extensive expertise in driving growth and expansion, while Gordon Ramsay Restaurants contributes its world-class operational knowledge, popular brand, and leadership in culinary experiences.

Chef Gordon Ramsay said: “This is an exciting new chapter for our business, building on over five years of collaboration with Lion Capital. Together, and with the support of a brilliant team, we are poised to grow our international reach, create new partnerships, and bring exceptional dining experiences to more people around the world.”

Andy Wenlock, CEO of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, commented: “We are excited to announce the successful merger of our two restaurant portfolios, a milestone supported by the expertise and guidance of the Rothschild & Co team. Their sector expertise, strategic insights and unwavering support from start to finish have been instrumental in navigating this complex process. With this transaction now complete, we will be able to expand our horizons, continue to innovate, scale up, diversify the type of agreements we strike for new locations, and importantly meet the demands of the modern consumer.”

Jamie Hutton, Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, highlighted: “We are delighted to have supported Gordon, Andy and the team on this transformative cross-border transaction, which brings together two outstanding restaurant portfolios. Now with a united global group, a continued and relentless focus on dining excellence and a clear vision for the future, we look forward to watching the groups continued global success.”

Simon Cope-Thompson, Managing Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, concluded: “This transaction represents a core strength of Rothschild & Co’s advisory practice – guiding exceptional entrepreneurs through complex transactions, providing best-in-class independent advice and delivering a successful outcome for all stakeholders. We are thrilled that Gordon put his trust in us for this milestone transaction and wish him, Andy and the wider team every success moving forwards.”

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