Operators

Loungers announces plans to open further 10 sites

15-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multi-site operator Loungers is looking to expand its 181-strong estate by 10 venues in the current financial year, it has revealed.

Marston’s sales now better than in 2019 for most recent quarter

13-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Marston’s has seen a continuous improvement in trade since reopening in April, resulting in higher sales versus 2019.

Greene King shows barrel-load of support for Macmillan nurses

12-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King customers have been invited to show their support for Macmillan Cancer workers by simply visiting their local.

Admiral Taverns through the years

12-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The Morning Advertiser examines the history of Admiral Taverns and its mergers and acquisitions activity throughout the years.

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Free order and pay solution for MA Leaders members up for grabs

11-Oct-2021 By OrderPay

OrderPay, the UK’s leading order and payment solution is offering their entire system at no cost to anyone who attended the MA Leaders Club event in Leeds on Thursday 23 September 2021.

The MA's Review of the Week

Honesty needed in minimum wage debate

08-Oct-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington catches up with the Vaulkhard Group's Ollie Vaulkhard to get his thoughts on the latest headlines affecting the pub sector.

SA Brain puts 99-pub package on the market

08-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Cardiff-based brewer and operator SA Brain & Co is seeking a buyer for 99 pubs, which are currently let to Marston’s Estates on 25-year leases.

Greene King's merger and acquisition history

05-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Morning Advertiser takes a look back along memory lane at Greene King’s merger and acquisition trail throughout its rich 200-year history.

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Darran Lingley: ‘The industry is going to have the biggest storm it has ever had’

04-Oct-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The industry is going to face the biggest storm it has ever had, former BII licensee of the year Darran Lingley has warned.

Wetherspoon to put workers on its board

01-Oct-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Managed pub operator Wetherspoon has revealed that it is planning to promote a number of ‘worker directors’, who are experienced pub or area managers, to board positions.

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Peach boss urges operators to be net zero

01-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Peach Pub Company founder and managing director Hamish Stoddart has urged all operators to cut their carbon footprints and become net zero.

Opinion

Socialisation on a grand scale

29-Sep-2021 By Dianne Irving, managing director, Drouth Ltd

Last week, I attended the MA Leaders Club event in Leeds. This event, formerly known as the MA 500, can only be described as first rate.

The rise and rise of Star Pubs & Bars

28-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Star Pubs & Bars is Heineken UK’s pub arm. Here, The Morning Advertiser looks at how the pub company was formed and its activity over the years.

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Campaign to boost diversity launched

27-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A new campaign to level the playing field for professional women across the sector has been unveiled.

Fuller’s sees steady trade increase

24-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Fuller, Smith & Turner has revealed that it has seen trade steadily increase after reopening its estate in July.