Operators

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.

Ei refunds tenants following withdrawal of PCA advice note

12-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

Stating that it ‘does not necessarily’ agree with advice issued by the pubs code adjudicator (PCA), Ei Group has refunded tenants who experienced rent increases following the serving of an market-rent-only (MRO) notice.

Consolidation could be the future of the pub trade

08-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The pub trade is likely to see more consolidation with pub companies and breweries buying smaller businesses, Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chief executive Tom Stainer told The Morning Advertiser.

GBPA winner recreates 1920s at reopened Star pub

07-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

A historic, Grade II-listed Carlisle pub has been revamped and reopened by Heineken’s pub arm – Star Pubs & Bars – in partnership with award-winning local multiple operator Dianne Irving.

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.

Stonegate renovates Newcastle Yates into city’s second Slug & Lettuce

01-Aug-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Stonegate has confirmed its commitment to the Yates wine bar brand despite closing one to convert it into Newcastle city centre’s second Slug & Lettuce.

BrewDog offers ‘franchise’ opportunities

31-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft beer brewer and pub operator is attempting to ramp up the number of its sites by offering franchise opportunities to businesses already in the market.

JDW to close Romford site prior to £1.1m three-month refurb

31-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Managed pub giant JD Wetherspoon is to close its Romford site the Moon & Stars in August before carrying out a major £1.1m refurbishment.

Barons Pub Company eyes up to 15 sites

31-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Growing pubco Barons Pub Company has boosted its estate to 10 venues following a double acquisition having recently secured a £2.8m loan from HSBC.

Plans to turn Yarm lingerie shop into micropub

30-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

A former retail site on Yarm High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, could be turned into a pub, a rare occurrence in the trade, which has seen vast declines over the years.

Star ploughs £7m into pub gardens

30-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Heineken-owned pubco Star Pubs & Bars has ring-fenced £6.73m to revamp the outside spaces of 230 pub gardens this year, as part of the pubco’s wider £50m investment plan.

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Stonegate could ‘possibly improve’ drinks range across Ei Group

30-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Stonegate’s intention to buy Ei Group for £1.27bn could make the latter business stronger than ever under the leadership of boss Simon Longbottom, one industry spectator has ventured.