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Spirit Pub Company sales on track despite tough trading

Spirit Pub Company has reported a 2.6% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed estate for the six weeks to 25 May, a performance that bounced back after a 3.8% decline in the proceeding six weeks, which it said was impacted by an “an exceptionally cold start to spring”.

Statutory code: BBPA claims Government online survey is "deeply flawed"

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed that the online survey used to gain opinions in the consultation on the statutory code is “deeply flawed”.

Tenanted Pub Summit: Admiral bemoans quality of some pubco BDMs

Many business development managers (BDMs) released by Admiral Taverns for not being good enough have gone to work for other pub companies, according to Admiral managing director Kevin Georgel.

Statutory code: IFBB claims benefits worth £25K a year to licensees

The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has unveiled research asserting that the average value of Special Commercial or Financial Advantages (SCORFA) to a licensee of its member companies is £25,000 per annum.

Beer falls as spirits rise

Traditional pub tipples, such as standard beers, are under threat as consumers become more adventurous, according to research by CGA Strategy.

Enterprise chief Tuppen attacks Government and campaigners over statutory code

Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen has labelled the Government’s consultation into the statutory code for pub companies “a disgrace” and accused MPs and ministers of “deliberate distortion of the meaning of evidence” over the issue.

Amber Taverns sees EBITDA increase by one-third

Amber Taverns, the fast-growing operator of wet-led community pubs, saw EBITDA increase by one third to £6.8m in the year to 3 February as the 86-strong company reiterated plans to open 12 sites this year.

Government deregulates entertainment licensing

Pubs that run functions such as plays and indoor sporting events will no longer need entertainment licences between 8am and 11pm from 27 June.

Statutory code: licensee groups and small business organisations support Government intervention

Licensee groups and small business organisations came out strongly in support of Government plans for a statutory code and adjudicator in their submissions to the consultation.

Grand Union chief Adam Marshall targets city sites

Adam Marshall, chief executive of London-based bar group Grand Union, has named Bristol, Bath, Manchester and Brighton as possible locations for the company once it has reached its target of between 20 and 25 sites in the capital.

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