Freehouse Business Club

Newquay licensee advises pubs to "research thoroughly" when adding accommodation

13-Aug-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees should plan ahead and research their options when considering adding accommodation to their pubs — that’s the advice from Dan Trotter, of Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay, Cornwall, who has added 10 boutique rooms to his venue.

Pubs warned over rogue business rates agents

20-Jul-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Pub property agent Fleurets has reported that certain areas are being targeted by rogue business rates agents, causing problems for the company when putting forward genuine claims.

Top Tips: Raising funds for your pub business

18-Jul-2012 By Phil Mellows

Looking to grow your pub empire? Think there’s a shortage of money around? Well, think again. There are plenty of potential investors out there — it’s just that the organisations who have got it, are afraid to use it.

Sky strikes deal with Molson Coors

28-Jun-2012 By Robyn Black

A new deal between Sky and brewer Molson Coors offers independent outlets up to one-third off the price of their Sky subscription, a freeze on the price of Carling until December 2013 and free WiFi.

SIBA signs deal with Ooberstock to give freehold pubs better access to local beers

19-Jun-2012

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has signed a deal with new drinks distribution company, Ooberstock, which will allow freehold pubs, bars and restaurants access to a range of beers from participating local brewers around the UK.

Freehold pub company and private sites up for auction

06-Jun-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Twenty-one freehold pubco and private sites are set to go under the hammer at a Sidney Phillips auction next month, with sale guide prices ranging from £80,000 to £295,000.

Alastair Sawday Pubs and Inns' editor says pub diversification growing

31-May-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Successful food pubs are those focusing on diversification, according to the editor of Alastair Sawday’s Pubs & Inns guide.

Four freehold pubs sold at Allsop auction

29-May-2012

Four out of five freehold pubs were sold at a property auction held by Allsop in London last week, with sale guide prices ranging from £325,000 to £1.5m.

Hall & Woodhouse buys four freeholds for managed estate

22-May-2012

Hall & Woodhouse, the Dorset-based brewer and pub operator, has bought four substantial freehold sites in the past four months, which will be added to its managed estate.

Business Boosters: Three ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub

18-May-2012

Pub Chef looks at three ideas for driving food and drink sales at our pub: a chocolate festival, butcher's block, and brunch with afternoon tea.

Publicans urged to gather more trading info to help business rates appeals

16-May-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees are being warned to be more diligent with the information they gather when taking on a new pub, to help any future business rates appeals.

Adding accommodation to your pub: legal checklist

11-May-2012 By Jonathan Smith

More and more operators are seeking new income streams. So, if accommodation is going to be the next big thing then what do you need to consider before going ahead?

Top tips on increasing your pub profits with desserts

11-May-2012 By Fiona McLelland

It can often be the first thing diners drop in hard times, but there are ways to put the last course at the forefront of people’s thinking. Fiona McLelland finds out how  to increase profit through desserts

Marlborough Tavern pub owners take on a third site in Bath

09-May-2012 By Lesley Foottit

The owners of two award-winning Bath gastropubs have taken on a third in the area.

Cost of a pub meal out increases and north/south price divide narrows

03-May-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Regional price disparities are disappearing as the cost of dining out in pubs leaps by over 4%.