Ei Managed Investments launches new partnership with PubLove

The partnership was made with Ei Group’s business Ei Managed Investments, which partners with “some of the best operators in the pub industry to support a more complex retail offer”.

Established in 2007 by Ben Stackhouse, PubLove’s mission is to safeguard a pub’s future by “diversifying and modernising its offer without losing its unique character and soul".

As a managed expert venture, and with the support of Ei Managed Investments, PubLove said it has “ambitious expansion plans”.

Stackhouse, CEO of PubLove, said: “Having worked closely with Ei Group for many years, we’re delighted to be partnering with their Managed Investments business.

“With their experience and access to a strong pipeline of new sites, this is a great opportunity for PubLove as we look to expand.”

Establishing sustainable community pubs

Nathan Wall, operations director for Ei Managed Investments, added: “PubLove is an exciting proposition with its focus on establishing sustainable community pubs.

“We’re delighted to be part of its expansion and we look forward to a successful working relationship with Ben and his team.”

PubLove is Ei Managed Investments’ seventh Managed Expert partner as the business continues to work with industry-leading managed house operators and benefit from their individual retail capabilities.

Other expert partners include Rupert Clevely, with Hippo Inns, Karen Jones, with Frontier Pubs, and Peter Borg-Neal, with Hunky Dory Pubs.

Since launch in May 2015, and with the PubLove partnership, there will now be a total of 21 pubs operating as part of Ei Managed Investments.

Ei Group, formerly known as Enterprise Inns, has more than 4,500 pubs across England and Wales.