Bar group looks to expansion with site acquisitions

LEEDS-BASED bar operators Burning Night Group are on the acquisition trail after acquiring new sites.

On top of its existing sites in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, the firm has acquired a new site in Cardiff with plans for more acquisitions coming soon.

The Bierkeller, Shooters Sports Bar and Around the World in 80 Beers are all brands of the leisure group.

The firm has also just appointed Hentons, the business advisory and audit firm to provide advice at this time fo rapid growth for the firm.

Chris Pickles, finance director from Burning Night Group said: “We have ambitious plans for the group that will see us roll-out our bar concepts nationwide. It is key to get the right advisors on-board and Henton’s share our entrepreneurial values.”

Chris Howitt, partner at Hentons, said: “Burningnight Group is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business that has strong brands in the leisure sector. It has a bright future and we are excited to be part of that growth.

“Our experienced team will provide a wide range of advisory services to support their further expansion.”

Hentons is based in Leeds and has 50 staff working across sectors including property, leisure, education, medical and manufacturing.