Muscle Food at risk of closing after entering administration

Muscle Food has offered customers “quality” meat, high-protein meals, supplements, and more for 13 years (founded in 2013).

The brand has built its reputation on offering “macro-friendly” meal options, calorie-controlled bundles, and nutritional transparency, aiming to support customers’ health and fitness goals.

Its website explains: “Muscle Food brings together high-protein meats, curated hampers, supplements, snacks and functional drinks to support every goal.

“From lean, macro-friendly cuts to calorie-packed bulking options, our range is built to fuel performance, recovery and everyday healthy living.

“We focus on quality, clear nutrition and products that help you stay consistent, and we are always expanding to support your journey!

“Every order is carefully packed for freshness and delivered straight to you, making it easy to stay stocked with the food that powers your progress.

“With dependable delivery and consistent quality, MuscleFood fits seamlessly into your routine so you can focus on your goals.”

Muscle Food falls into administration

After 13 years, Muscle Food has now confirmed it has fallen into administration.

Stuart Kelly and Claire Harsley from Mackay Goodwin Limited were appointed joint administrators on July 21, according to The Gazette.

Despite its financial trouble, the company’s website remains online, along with a notice stating the joint administrators are now managing the business and its assets.

Muscle Food said: “The affairs, business and property are managed by the Joint Administrators, who act as agents of Muscle Foods Limited (In Administration) and without personal liability.”

Customers “very distressed” as Muscle Food at risk of closing

Muscle Food has built up a loyal customer base over the past 13 years, maintaining a 3.7-star rating on Trustpilot.

One long-time customer said: “Brilliant service, from delivery to the quality of the meats bought. My family and I have been using Muscle Food since their start-up.

“I first started buying for my family, and now my daughters have grown and have children of their own and now use Muscle Food too.

“I was VERY distressed to hear that they had gone into administration.

“Keep going Guys. There are thousands of us who appreciate you.”

Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026

It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several other retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street brands LK Bennett, Claire’s, and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.

UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation.

Whitbread recently confirmed it will be closing all its UK restaurants in September:

• Brewers Fayre (89 locations) – September 7
• Beefeater (106) – September 10
• Bar + Block – September 3
• Table Table – September 3
• Cookhouse + Pub – September 3

TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also both be closing around 150 stores across the UK.

Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:

Several UK travel companies have also ceased trading or entered administration in 2026:

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:

UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out after being acquired by InPost.

It’s also been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.

It hasn’t all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Plus-size clothing brand Evans also returned to the UK high street recently after closing all its stores and concessions in December 2020.

Bodycare has also returned to the UK high street in 2026 after closing all its stores last year, having fallen into administration.

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