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Intertain looks to the future after debt restructure

10-Feb-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

John Leslie, chief executive of Walkabout operator Intertain, has said that approval for the company’s restructuring plans paves the way for a period of acquisition and refurbishment over the next 18 months.

Discount-hungry customers biggest challenge for operators

02-Feb-2015 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Discount driven customers are the top challenge for the eating and drinking our sector, according to a new survey.

Enterprise converting failing pubs into shops

19-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Enterprise Inns has revealed it has converted 22 pubs to convenience stores and will continue to look at this operating model as an alternative to disposals.

JD Wetherspoon reveals poor drink sales at motorway site

12-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has admitted drink sales have been poor at its first motorway services site because ‘people just want a coffee’.

EPOS supplier Zonal expects turnover to top £50m

10-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Zonal, the electronic point of sale (EPOS) supplier to the hospitality and leisure sector, expects full-year turnover to grow from £41.3m to £52m in the year to 30 June 2014 as the group expands its operations and continues to innovate.

Revere Pub Company names new targets

02-Apr-2014

Revere Pub Company, Marston’s premium pub arm, is looking for sites across the country as it looks to grow its 18-strong Pitcher & Piano estate and unbranded portfolio this year.

Inventive Leisure back on the acquisition trail

04-Feb-2014 By John Harrington

Inventive Leisure, the Revolution bar operator, says it now plans to return to the acquisition trail after successfully refinancing its bank facilities.