Hamilton experiences another setback
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Back in 2017, seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton teamed up with ace actor Leonardo DiCaprio to launch the vegan burger joint, Neat Burger. Fast forward six years, and this joint venture has faced a bitter setback, with all UK branches shutting down following hefty financial losses, as per The Sun. This unfortunate event has led to approximately 150 job losses.
Since 2017, Hamilton's been sticking to a vegan diet like glue. He's been singing its praises, claiming it's transformed his life. In 2019, they added burger joints in London, Madrid, and New York to their roster. Hamilton shared his vision, stating, "I believe we need a healthier alternative that tastes spectacular and offers a thrilling twist for those opting to leave meat behind for a while."
Despite the positive customer response, Neat Burger still reported significant losses. The Sun reported that the company recorded an eye-watering £7.9 million loss in 2022 - that's over $10 million! By then, half of all London branches had already closed.
In 2024, the New York branch was forced to close, leaving just two branches in existence. Yet, by 2025, even those had to shut shop. A company spokesperson explained, "We've got no comment at this time, except to confirm that the hard decision has been made to close our UK restaurants."
It's been a tough year for Hamilton. At his new team Ferrari, he hasn't been meeting the high expectations. In the last race in Saudi Arabia, he finished only in 7th place. Currently, he's holding the same position in the World Championship.
Insights:
- The financial struggles of Neat Burger were influenced by factors such as reduced foot traffic due to changing work patterns and higher operational costs for food, energy, and property.
- The closures resulted in around 150 job losses across the UK branches.
- Despite efforts to streamline operations, Neat Burger has exited the UK market completely, but retains its Milan location and a pop-up in London’s Boxpark Wembley.
- Neat Burger website
- Vegan Food & Living Magazine
- The Guardian
- In a stunned turn of events, Neat Burger, the brainchild of Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, has decided to pull out of the UK market, with all branches closing due to financial losses reportedly amounting to over £7.9 million in 2022.
- Amidst the unfortunate shutdown of Neat Burger, approximately 150 jobs are reported to have been lost across their UK branches, marking a significant setback for the company and its employees.
- As part of his lifelong commitment to health and wellness, Lewis Hamilton has continued to advocate for plant-based diets, expressing his belief in their transformative potential, despite the losses incurred by Neat Burger.
- In an effort to keep afloat, Neat Burger had made adjustments to streamline operations, but even the remaining branches in Milan and a pop-up in London's Boxpark Wembley were forced to close by 2025, signaling a significant shift in the realm of health-and-wellness-focused food and drink establishments.
- As Neat Burger faces closure, sports enthusiasts and those interested in sports-betting might find solace in investigating other opportunities such as sports analysis platforms.
- In a surprising twist, Lewis Hamilton has found himself grappling with personal challenges in his professional life, as he currently holds the 7th position in the World Championship following his 7th place finish in the last race in Saudi Arabia.
- While the end of Neat Burger's UK venture might mark a setback for plant-based diets in the market, the science behind nutrition continues to evolve and promote the benefits of healthy diets as part of a balanced lifestyle, opening doors for future innovations and successes.
