Independent Operators

The Alchemist to step up overseas expansion

The Alchemist to step up overseas expansion

By Shwetali Sapte

The Alchemist plans to open a site “further east” next year, the next step in its international expansion plans, according to CEO Simon Potts.

Budget blasted as 'anti-business'

Budget blasted as 'anti-business'

By Ed Bedington

A leading family brewer has blasted the Budget as “anti-business” and left his seventh-generation business facing the “greatest challenge of our lives”.

Pub to rival John Lewis with Christmas spoof

Pub to rival John Lewis with Christmas spoof

By Ed Bedington

A Norfolk-based pub operator is hoping to go head to head with John Lewis on the Christmas advert front with the launch of its own video card for customers.

OPINION: Find something to fill the traditional ‘down time’

OPINION

OPINION: Find something to fill the traditional ‘down time’

By Dianne Irving, operator of Drouth Ltd sites the Crown Inn at Stanwix and the Milbourne Arms, Carlisle

I own two good old-fashioned boozers, both of my which were built in the Victorian era and have survived many changes over the decades and years.

'They're making an enemy of us'

Review of the Week

'They're making an enemy of us'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Our Yummy Collection founder Anthony Pender to get his take on the week's news.

Beds & Bars top team changes as Roberts steps down

Beds & Bars top team changes as Roberts steps down

By Ed Bedington

Beds & Bars, the leading backpacker hostel, pub and bar operator, has announced a top team shake up following the announcement that managing director Murray Roberts is taking retirement.

Cahoots: Postal Office 'first of many'

Cahoots: Postal Office 'first of many'

By Nikkie Thatcher

The latest opening from multisite operator Inception Group is the 'first of many', co-founder Charlie Gilkes told The Morning Advertiser.

Revolution Bars Group changes name

Revolution Bars Group changes name

By Gary Lloyd

Revolution Bars Group, which operates more than 60 sites mainly under the Revolucion de Cuba, Revolution and Peach Pub brands, is changing its name to The Revel Collective.

Thornbridge & Co to open first London pub

Thornbridge & Co to open first London pub

By Phil Mellows

Thornbridge & Co, the joint venture between Derbyshire brewer Thornbridge and wholesaler and bar operator Pivovar, is to open its first pub in London.

Tamworth Tap awarded Freeman of the Borough

Tamworth Tap awarded Freeman of the Borough

By Rebecca Weller

The owners of Britain’s Best Beer Pub have been awarded Freeman of the Borough in recognition of their innovative entrepreneurship and championing of their local area.

Marston’s reports 5.8% boost in retail sales

Marston’s reports 5.8% boost in retail sales

By Gary Lloyd

Marston’s has stated the sale of its 40% share in Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has been a contributory factor in strong results for the 52 weeks ended 28 September 2024.

Loungers lfl sales grow by 4.7%

Loungers lfl sales grow by 4.7%

By Gary Lloyd

All-day bar-café-restaurant brand Loungers has announced a 4.7% leap in like-for-like (lfl) sales in its trading update for the 24 weeks ended 6 October 2024.

Inception Group predicts record-breaking 2024

Inception Group predicts record-breaking 2024

By Gary Lloyd

Inception Group, which operates brands including Mr Fogg’s, Cahoots and Bunga Bunga, expects to deliver record-breaking revenues of £29m for 2024 if forecasts bear out.

MA Leaders Oxford happening today

MA LEADERS CLUB

MA Leaders Oxford happening today

By Rebecca Weller

The MA Leaders club will be taking to the streets of Oxford today (Wednesday 2 October).

BrewDog Bars CEO James Brown steps down

BrewDog Bars CEO James Brown steps down

By Gary Lloyd

BrewDog Bars CEO James Brown has announced he is stepping down from his role at the Scottish brewer and pub operator and will be unveiled as CEO of casual dining chain Prezzo on Thursday (26 September).

RedCat to invest £8m into its estate

RedCat to invest £8m into its estate

By Gary Lloyd

RedCat Pub Company, founded and chaired by Rooney Anand, is rolling out an £8m capital investment programme across its estate during the upcoming six to 12 months.

'Hospitality needs to be taken seriously'

Review of the Week

'Hospitality needs to be taken seriously'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Great British Pub Award winner Joe Buckley of the Tollemache Arms to get his take on the week's events.

Business profile: Blind Tiger Inns

Business profile: Blind Tiger Inns

By Nikkie Thatcher

Wet-led, community pub operator Blind Tiger Inns is based in the north-west of England. Managing director Chris Tulloch gives an overview of the growing business.

Boxpark Camden to open this month

Boxpark Camden to open this month

By Rebecca Weller

Food and retail park firm Boxpark has confirmed its new site in Camden, London will open later this month.