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18 Young’s
Key personnel: Stephen Goodyear, chief executive; Ed Turner, Geronimo Inns MD
The London-based pubco reported a hefty rise in profits, driven by the performance of its managed houses. Young’s spent a record amount of money on its estate, incorporating maintenance, acquisitions and refurbs. Its tenanted arm will be rebranded as the Ram Pub Company and will be “fitter and better”, according to boss Stephen Goodyear. Geronimo pubs has also benefited from a fresh look and some new technology.