Private Equity Owners Put Major UK Brands Including PizzaExpress and Morrisons Up for Sale

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1Owners of PizzaExpress, Morrisons, and Third Space are seeking exits as buyout groups cool on the sector.

Owners of PizzaExpress, Morrisons, and Third Space are seeking to exit their investments and are putting these major UK high street brands up for sale. The Financial Times reported that these moves come as buyout groups are cooling on the retail and hospitality sectors in the United Kingdom.

This trend reflects a shifting landscape for buyout groups that are moving away from traditional consumer assets. These developments follow recent economic data where the UK Construction PMI was recorded at 46.1 on October 6, 2026, while the annual House Price Index showed no growth at 0% on October 7, 2026.