The Orchid Group


Overview


Headquarters: St. Albans, U.K.
Initial Investment Date: June 2006
GI Role: Lead Investor
Website: www.orchidgroup.co.uk

Business Description

  • Orchid is the U.K.’s largest independent managed pub operator with 249 largely food-oriented pubs, restaurants and bars spread across the U.K.
  • 6,500 employees
  • 249 well-invested units
  • Geographically diverse portfolio
  • Range of concepts targeting a whole spectrum of demographics:
    High-end city center asian restaurants
    Family-oriented restaurants
    Value-focused drink-led units
  • Winner of numerous prestigious industry awards recognizing excellence in food and drink, employment and training