Operators

Bath Pub boss: ‘You can’t find any kitchen porters’

20-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The director of a city pub company has expressed his fears about recruiting kitchen staff after Brexit.

Star introduces own wine brand

20-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Star Pubs & Bars has launched its own wine label in a bid to introduce ethical wines and expand premium options in its pubs.

Greene King sale ‘concerning for Britain’s beer scene’

20-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The recent news of a Hong Kong-based property business planning to buy Greene King in a deal that values the pubco at £4.6bn has been met with fears from the trade.

Hong Kong property company bids for Greene King

19-Aug-2019 By Ed Bedington

A Hong Kong-based property business has announced plans to snap up the Greene King business in a deal which values the UK pub operator at £4.6bn.

Wadworth sells 18 pubs to Red Oak Taverns

19-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

National pub group Red Oak Taverns has completed the purchase of 18 leased and tenanted pubs from Wadworth for an undisclosed sum.

Managed houses drive Brakspear’s profits

19-Aug-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

JT Davies & Sons, the parent company of brewer and pub operator Brakspear, has reported both turnover and profits are up for the year ending 31 December 2018.

Number of wet-led leased pubs drops by a quarter

19-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Britain’s number of drink-led leased pub sites fell by 25% in the five years to June 2019 to just under 13,000 – according to new research.

Bibendum boss: 'No such thing as inexpensive wine anymore'

19-Aug-2019 By Ed Bedington

The wine sector is failing to bring younger drinkers on board which could lead to a "slow motion car crash" for the category, according to Bibendum’s Michael Saunders.

South-west pub group gears up to expand portfolio

14-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An emerging south-west based pub group has revealed plans to grow its portfolio, following two new acquisitions.

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Lunar launch – don't be scared of hard work, long hours and tough decisions

14-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

After announcing the company's first site, The Morning Advertiser spoke to The Lunar Pub Company’s Hubert Beatson-Hird about his nascent on-trade venture.

The Alchemist’s turnover passes £40m mark

13-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

Premium bar and restaurant concept The Alchemist has reported a 19% increase in turnover to £41m for the year ending 31 March.

Midlands operator takes on 8th Star Pubs & Bars site

12-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

East Midlands-based the Pub People Company has taken on its eighth site with Star Pubs & Bars in Nottingham city centre.

Social media: friend or foe?

12-Aug-2019 By Lee Price

Lee Price from the Royal Pier in Aberystwyth reveals his feelings on using social media as an operator and what he thinks of consumers using it.

The secrets behind Baron Pub Company's success

12-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

South-east-based Barons Pub Company has enjoyed close to 20 years of steady expansion but a new debt facility will allow the operator to make further growth

Rocket Leisure to open two new sites in the next 12 months

12-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Rocket Leisure is keen on music, pizza, cocktails and fun. It’s lively atmosphere has seen it develop strongly during the past 10 years – now there’s more to come