Operators

Fuller's boss feels 'confident about future' following Asahi deal

21-Jun-2019 By Simon Emeny, Fuller's chief executive

Brewer operator Fuller's sold its beer business to Asahi in January this year. Chief executive Simon Emeny outlines what the future holds for the business.

Burnt out historic M&B pub Ye Olde Six Bells to reopen in autumn

20-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Vintage Inns pub the Ye Olde Six Bells in Surrey, which dates back to the 9th century, is expected to reopen this autumn following a full refurbishment after it was ravaged by fire last month, The Morning Advertiser can reveal.

Pub loses 75% of sales after fire rips through nearby hotel

18-Jun-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

A Greene King pub in Middlesbrough lost roughly 75% of its weekly takings following a fire at a nearby deserted hotel, which is also believed to have spread asbestos in the immediate area.

Pub staff raise £680k for cancer charity in just one month

18-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Staff at Greene King pubs have raised well over half-a-million pounds for a cancer charity in a month after teams organised swimathons, long distance cycle rides and music festivals.

New pubco ‘doesn’t see the value in opening sites in London’

17-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The co-founder of new pub company Prospect Pubs & Bars is aiming to open sites outside of the M25 because of high property prices in London.

Changing trends forces GBPA winner to close

14-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

A former Great British Pub Awards winner is shutting its doors because it “has become uneconomical to continue trading”.

Redcomb Pubs founders plough £1.75m into new venture

12-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The two founders of Redcomb Pubs have launched a new pub group and its first acquisition of a freehold site for £1.75m.

Loungers hits ‘exciting milestone’ with 150th site

12-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

The operator behind the Lounge and Cosy Club brands has today (12 June) unveiled its 150th venue – its 11th new site since the start of 2019.

Beds & Bars to invest £7.5m in new and existing venues

11-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

The operator of hostels, bars and pubs across 10 cities in seven countries, Beds & Bars, is planning to treble the amount spent on new and existing sites during its next financial year.

Liberation Group appoints new chiefs at Butcombe Brewery

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Channel Islands and West Country-based pub company Liberation Group has recruited a new managing director and a new sales director for Butcombe Brewery.

Trio agrees deal to upgrade 161 fan-friendly pubs

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Ei Publican Partnerships, Molson Coors and Sky Sports have agreed a partnership that will see them deliver bespoke sports experiences across Ei’s estate of leased and tenanted pubs.

A look into Berkeley Inns

10-Jun-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Derbyshire-based pub group Berkeley Inns has only been running for five years but, with five sites under its belt already, the business looks set to soar with its future plans

MA500

The Manchester study tour: the great sites MA500 members visited at night

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone & Nicholas Robinson

The MA500 crowd took to the streets of Manchester to see what the city had to offer

MA500

The challenges licensees face in Manchester

10-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone & Nicholas Robinson

Multiple operators gathered at The Principal Hotel in Manchester’s city centre to listen to advice from fellow business bosses, network and enjoy a study tour