Operators

Next BII chair announced as Red Mist Leisure's Mark Robson

21-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Mark Robson has been announced as the next chair for the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

Marston’s records fifth consecutive like-for-like sales increase

21-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Brewer and pub operator Marston’s has reported a fifth year of like-for-like sales growth off the back of this summer’s heatwave and World Cup.

Gay couple ‘asked to leave Wetherspoon pub after kissing’

20-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A man has said he and his male partner were asked to leave a JD Wetherspoon after sharing a kiss.

Liberation Group appoints new chief executive

16-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Channel Island and West Country pub company, The Liberation Group, has announced that Jonathan Lawson will join the business as chief executive on 14 January 2019.

Former Manchester United head chef and nutritionist to run refurbed Inglenook site

16-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Work has begun on a £270,000 refurbishment of The Crown at Alrewas in Staffordshire after Inglenook Inns & Taverns signed a substantive lease with Star Pubs & Bars.

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Hospitality job opportunities are endless, says B&K boss

15-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Hospitality provides a set of transferable skills for employees opening up endless opportunities, Brewhouse & Kitchen co-founder Kris Gumbrell told The Morning Advertiser.

Greene King boss to take the reins at education charity

14-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand will be joining education and skills charity WorldSkills UK after he leaves the pubco next year.

Marston’s leaves pub woodwork to rot for two years

13-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A licensee has expressed his despair at pubco Marston’s after waiting two years for rotten joinery in his Derbyshire pub to be fixed.

Thornbridge requests online donations after employee passes away

09-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Tributes have been paid to a former Thornbridge Brewery employee who passed away - just days before she was set to participate in the brewery’s fundraising day today.

Future multiple operator ties up energy drink deal

09-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Rock Point Leisure and premium energy drink company Rich Energy have signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement.

Tim Martin reveals health scare details in JDW trading update

08-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

JD Wetherspoon provided an update on trading figures and founder and chairman Tim Martin’s health issues during a statement covering the 13 weeks to 28 October.