Operators

Bibendum boss: 'No such thing as inexpensive wine anymore'

19-Aug-2019 By Ed Bedington

The wine sector is failing to bring younger drinkers on board which could lead to a "slow motion car crash" for the category, according to Bibendum’s Michael Saunders.

South-west pub group gears up to expand portfolio

14-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An emerging south-west based pub group has revealed plans to grow its portfolio, following two new acquisitions.

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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.

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.