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Flight Club founders launch Electric Shuffle concept

18-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

The creators of social darts concept Flight Club are turning their hand to shuffleboard with the launch of their latest venture.

Thornbridge to open 2 new sites this year

17-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Thornbridge and Co is set to open 10 new venues over the next five years, with two openings set to take place in 2019.

BrewDog to open ‘hidden’ gin bar

17-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

BrewDog’s spirits arm has announced it will be opening a hidden pop-up bar with free gin for guests who find it.

Hawthorn Leisure boss Carroll to step down

12-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Hawthorn Leisure – the community pub operating arm of NewRiver REIT – has announced that CEO Gerry Carroll will step down from his role with effect from 1 October.

Loungers operating profit passes £12m mark

28-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

Café-bar operator Loungers has revealed an operating profit of £12.4m for the 52 weeks to 21 April 2019 – a 23.3% increase on the previous year.

How Electric Star is future-proofing its business

23-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Electric Star is ensuring it has a certain future by offering a plethora of food and drink options, alongside a great experience.

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.

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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

Multiple operator sees business rates bill ‘almost double’

12-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

A south-east-based operator had its business rates increase by 100% at the last revaluation, causing concern for its bosses.

ETM launches pub, kitchen and sports lounge at Westfield London

05-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

London-based pub operator ETM Group has opened Westwood Sports Pub & Kitchen at Westfield shopping centre in west London.