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What Happened to Caterquip UK (The Franchisor) After Dragons’ Den?

Caterquip UK (The Franchisor) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 10. The business was a franchisor of reconditioned catering equipment. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2017.

The Pitch

Dominic Ricciardi walked into the Den in 2012 with a franchisor of reconditioned catering equipment. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 10% of the business.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Dominic Ricciardi left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Caterquip UK (The Franchisor) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2017, some 5 years after the pitch.

This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.

Is Caterquip UK (The Franchisor) Still in Business?

No. Caterquip UK (The Franchisor) is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Bionic Glove Technology Europe Ltd, Dayfame Luxury VIP Experiences, Rotorad, Synergi Intelligence (Solmare Ltd). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
03522207
Registered Name
CATERQUIP UK LIMITED
Incorporated
1998-03-05 (ceased 2012-07-12)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
3613, 5250
Registered Address
2 Axon Commerce Road, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambs, PE2 6LR
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2010-03-31)
Officers
  • RICCIARDI, Antonio — secretary
    101 Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8TE
  • RICCIARDI, Dominic — secretary
    195 Peterborough Road, Farcet, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BW
  • RICCIARDI, Dominic — director
    195 Peterborough Road, Farcet, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BW
  • GYNN ABBOTT, Teresa — secretary (resigned 1999-01-12)
    Heather House 173 Fletton Avenue, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8DB
  • MCNAMARA, Anna Maria — secretary (resigned 2002-10-30)
    30 Fen Lane, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TH
  • RICCIARDI, Dominic — secretary (resigned 2001-03-31)
    195 Peterborough Road, Farcet, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BW
  • WHITE ROSE FORMATIONS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 1998-03-06)
    Sovereign House, 7 Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HH
  • STEELS, John — director (resigned 2001-03-31)
    69 Upper Dunstead Road, Canley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4RJ
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