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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.

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.

City Pub Co to double size of estate to 100 pubs

23-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

City Pub Co has revealed it wants to double the size of its estate to 100 pubs focusing on a cluster strategy, Clive Watson, executive chairman has told The Morning Advertiser.

Business leaders optimistic but major challenges remain

22-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Seven in 10 (70%) pub, restaurant and bar leaders feel optimistic about their businesses’ prospects for the next 12 months, the third-quarter Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth has revealed.

How the UK's biggest pub company was formed

21-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

With Stonegate now being the largest pub company in the UK, The Morning Advertiser has taken a deep dive in the company’s history of mergers and acquisitions in its 11-year history.

Brunning & Price on acquisition trail

16-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Brunning & Price, the 55-strong pub chain, run by The Restaurant Group (TRG) is on the acquisition trail looking for is large and period or characterful leasehold or freehold sites in affluent rural, town and city centre locations across England and...

Stonegate set to remain largest pub group in 2021

14-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The 10 largest pubs groups are expected to see +7.0% growth with further consolidation in the pub market, the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index has revealed.

Coronavirus Recovery: 'We have not yet got to a point where we are close to paying off the losses'

13-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Trading has been mixed but operators are unlikely to know the full extent of the reopening until next April, William Lees-Jones, managing director of JW Lees Brewery has predicted.

Liberation Group trading strongly but warns of challenges ahead

09-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Liberation Group, the pub operator and brewer, has revealed that it is “recovering strongly” since reopening but warns of challenging times ahead.

Scottish hospitality bosses target over 50s to plug 'recruitment calamity'

08-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Bosses at Scotland’s top pubs, hotels and restaurants have said they are facing the worst recruitment crisis in living memory but believe a generation of ‘silver servers’ could be the saviour.

Urban Pubs & Bars enters into partnership to accelerate growth

01-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Urban Pubs & Bars (UPB), the 21-strong pub company run by Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap, has entered a partnership with Davidson Kempner and Global Mutual to expand the business.

Coronavirus recovery: Mojo sees like-for-like sales up and is set to open new site

31-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Mojo, the soon to be six-strong Leeds based bar operator, has reported a 70% increase in like-for-like turnover compared to its 2019 figures.

Hawthorn unveils new operator managed division – Proper Pubs

25-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Hawthorn, the company recently purchased by Admiral Taverns, has unveiled the creation of its new operator managed division – Proper Pubs.

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Coronavirus recovery: Rise in food sales for The Frisco Group

25-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The Frisco Group, the three strong multiple pub operator, has revealed it has seen a rise in food sales after the removal of Coronavirus restrictions.

Welsh pub operator to expand to 12 pubs

24-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Red Dragon Pubs, the Welsh pub operator, is set to open four pubs by the end of October – bringing its estate to 12.

Mark Davies steps down as Hawthorn CEO as Admiral deal completes

20-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Hawthorn, the Community Pub Company chief executive Mark Davies has stepped down as the firm’s CEO following the completion of the purchase by Admiral Taverns.

Adnams has ‘waiting list’ of prospective tenants

20-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Adnams, the regional brewer and pub operator, has revealed that despite the pandemic it has all of its pubs let and a ‘waiting list’ of prospective tenants.

Coronavirus recovery: Rekom UK sees 'record trading'

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Rekom UK, the 42-strong nightclub operator, has revealed a surge in people returning to nightclubs with trading currently 150% up on its 2019 figures.

Three brothers set to open first venue after overcoming investment and Covid-19 challenges

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Three brothers are set to open a new concept in experiential social gaming in Northampton after receiving a £220,000 investment.

Staycation boom set to stay

16-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The demand for UK staycations is set to continue into the Autumn, Cornwall-based brewery St Austell has revealed.

Barkby Pubs trade strongly on reopening

11-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Barkby Group, the pub gastro pub operator and diversified business group, said despite the fact its pubs were materially impacted by Covid-19 and national lockdown, it has traded ahead of expectations between 17 May and 30 June 2021, when restrictions...

RedCat continues acquisition trail with new purchase

06-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

RedCat Pub Company has expanding its portfolio and acquired a “famous” Lake District inn for an undisclosed sum.

Hospitality sector accused of 'shooting itself in the foot' by paying minimum wage

05-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The hospitality sector, including the pub trade, has been accused of “shooting itself in the foot” by continuing to pay staff the minimum wage.

Investment in hospitality falls as UK companies look to investors

05-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Business investment in the hospitality industry halved in Q1 on an annual basis, analysis of the latest Office of National Statistics data by business tax relief specialists Catax has revealed.

Shepherd Neame ‘back on path to recovery’

30-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Kent-based brewer and pub group Shepherd Neame has reported near pre-pandemic levels of trading since reopening.

Mark Davies resigns as NewRiver CFO but remains CEO of Hawthorn

28-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Current boss of Hawthorn Mark Davies will relinquish his position of parent company NewRiver’s chief financial officer (CFO) with immediate effect but will remain head of the pub business.

Robinsons paid more in tax in 2020 than it received in Government support

27-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Robinsons, the Stockport based brewer and pub company, has revealed it paid more in tax to the Government in 2020 than it received in pandemic support.

Admiral acquires Hawthorn for £222.3m

26-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Hawthorn, the Community Pub Company has been sold to Admiral Taverns for an expected gross aggregate cash consideration of about £222.3m, taking the latter’s estate to more than 1,600 sites.

Pubs ‘cannot continue’ amid self-isolation shortages

22-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Bosses have urged the Government to stop "dithering” and introduce a ‘test to release’ scheme to allow self-isolating workers to return to work quicker.

Young's post-lockdown trade nears 2019 levels

20-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Young’s has experienced trading “ahead of expectations” since pubs reopened this spring, its chairman has said.

Young’s sells 56 sites to Punch for £53m

12-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Young’s has announced it is to sell most of its tenanted pubs to Punch for £53m.

Opinion

‘Freedom Day’: ‘After numerous false promises, I will only believe it once I see it’

08-Jul-2021 By Kate Stewart, the Sandon, Liverpool

Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday (5 July) was obviously a positive one for the hospitality industry and many others who have been repeatedly devastated by the ongoing restrictions and lockdowns that have been imposed on our country.

Local on-trade partnerships can stimulate ‘accelerated growth’ amid pandemic recovery

06-Jul-2021 By Stuart Stone

Smaller, like-minded, regional businesses joining forces will become a more common on-trade feature as the economy recovers from its Covid symptoms, according to Salcombe Brewery chairman John Tiner.

Opinion

Isolation notices: The shark in the shallows

06-Jul-2021 By Tim Tomlinson, operator of the White Cross, Merchants 1688, the Stonewall Tap, Lancaster, Lancashire

I am sure everyone in the sector is extremely happy about the news we will be allowed to open more or less as normal from 19 July.

ETM Group owners raise £4.3m to fund Maven Leisure sites

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

ETM Group’s owners have raised a £4.3m fund to inject into central-London premium bars under the Maven Leisure group.

Opinion

Post-lockdown pub sector presents ‘once in a decade opportunity’

11-Jun-2021 By Nigel Parson director, research, Finncap

The hospitality sector is on tenterhooks over the Government’s proposed roadmap out of lockdown on 21 June – dubbed ‘Freedom Day’ – according to Nigel Parson director, research, at strategic advisory and capital raising service provider Finncap.

MA's review of the week

Electric Star Pubs boss ‘not optimistic’ that the Government will intervene over sector rent debt

28-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Electric Star Pubs’ owner Rob Star to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Robinsons pub investment continues

26-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

North-west based brewer and operator Robinsons has invested millions into its pub estate amid the coronavirus crisis.

Revolution gains ‘firepower’ after £21m fundraise

26-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

Revolution Bars Group is poised to emerge from the pandemic in a ‘strong position with a fit for purpose balance sheet’ following a successful £21m fundraise.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Long-term Government view on industry needs will make ‘enormous difference’

21-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Fine & Country Inns’ chief executive Gary Hunt to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Young’s ‘confident’ despite pandemic denting revenue by more than £200m

21-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

London-based pub operator Young’s saw group revenue fall by in the region of £220m during the 52 weeks to 29 March 2021.

Adnams forecasts return to full rent ‘later in the year’

20-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

Suffolk-based brewer and operator Adnams anticipates that its pubs will return to full rents later in the year provided there are no further regional or national lockdowns.

Young’s explores tenanted estate sale

20-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

London-based operator Young & Co's Brewery has appointed Savills to handle the potential sale of its tenanted pub business.

ETM Group founders seek £4.3m for new bar venture

17-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

The founders of London-based ETM Group are aiming to raise £4.3m to fund new seven-site venture, Maven Leisure.

MA’s review of the week

‘Second wave’ of pub goers expected for indoor opening

14-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Beer and Coffee Co. director Matt Crowther to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Retiring Welsh operators to give pub away in raffle

14-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

The husband-and-wife team behind the Raglan Arms in Llandenny, Monmouthshire, have opted to raffle off their fully-stocked pub as they retire from the industry.

Pub operator elected mayor of Goole

13-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

A Hawthorn pub operator has been elected mayor of the port, market town and civil parish of Goole in East Riding of Yorkshire.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘We’re still feeling a bit like the fun police’

30-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington spoke with Phil Thorley of Thorley Taverns to discuss the most recent on-trade news - including the latest on vaccine passports.