Loungers is led by CEO Nick Collins, and backed by Lion Capital Private Equity, and, as of August 2023, has over 230 sites. The Loungers business comprises three distinct but complementary brands: Lounge café-bar, Cosy Club bar and dining concept, and Brightside roadside dining. 

In the 52-week period ending 16 April 2023, Loungers' reported 2022/23 revenue of £283.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of £47.3 million. The group also opened 29 new sites in this period. 

Established in 2002, Loungers is an award-winning, all-day neighbourhood café-bar and dining business. Co-founded by three friends – Alex Reilley (Chairman), Jake Bishop (Commercial Director) and David Reid, wanting to create a neighbourhood café-bar they would want to go to, it has grown rapidly since its inception.

At Lounge, we have a very simple objective, that runs through all we do. We call it The Cause: "Our Lounge is a home from home, offering delicious food and drinks, all day, on your doorstep. We exist to bring people together and our unique atmosphere changes hour by hour with each new wave of customers. We are proud of our Lounge and its community and our aim is simple: every customer leaves happy.'"

Meanwhile, at Cosy Club, we serve up a sense of being somewhere special with a hint of nostalgia. Think mansion splendour meets village hall eccentricity, From a lazy breakfast to family lunch or a night our in your glad rags, we're set apart by the character of our team, elegance of our design and quality of our food and drink. Our purpose is simple: every customer leaves feeling splendid.

Our latest addition is Brightside - bringing proper hospitality back to roadside dining. With three sites in Devon and Cornwall, we are putting the excitement and fun back into travel - reinvigorating UK roadside dining in the process. At Brightside, every customer Travels Happy.

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Loungers plc's headquarters in Bristol, United Kingdom

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The Directors and Heads team at Loungers plc oversees key strategic and operational functions across the company's diverse portfolio of brands. This team includes high-level roles such as the Managing Director of Cosy Club and the Marketing Director, who are responsible for guiding brand strategy and customer engagement. The Finance Director ensures financial health and compliance, while the Head of IT manages technology and digital infrastructure. The Head of Payroll oversees employee compensation, and the Head of Brand for Cosy Club focuses on maintaining and enhancing the brand's unique identity. Together, they drive Loungers' mission to offer exceptional and varied hospitality experiences.

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The Recruitment and Talent team at Loungers plc focuses on identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent across its various brands: Lounge café-bar, Cosy Club, and Brightside. With members like the Head Of Talent Acquisition and various Regional Recruitment & Talent Managers, this team ensures the company hires individuals who align with Loungers' values and contribute to creating unique, inviting customer experiences. They manage recruitment strategies, streamline hiring processes, and support employee development to foster a thriving workplace culture.

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The Commercial and Finance Team at Loungers plc is responsible for overseeing the financial health and commercial strategy of the company. This includes managing financial planning and analysis, spearheading commercial projects, and driving data-driven decisions to optimize profitability. The team also handles new site acquisitions and ensures robust financial performance across the company’s three distinct brands: Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside.

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