County Estate trumpets hosts' free-of-tie benefits
A senior tenanted pubco executive is extolling the virtues of turning pubs free-of-tie. Danny Rogers is managing director of County Estate...
Archives for November 13, 2008
Mark Daniels: What's in it for the existing tenant?
I've often been berated for being cautious in my thoughts on the beer tie. Looking at the tie from a purely "big-business" commercial aspect, it does...
Individual Inns' 5th site
North Yorkshire-based dining pub operator Individual Inns has added a fifth venue to its portfolio with the purchase of the Wheatley Hotel, at Ben...
Drug-testing device used at pubs and clubs
Pubs and clubs north of the border have been taking part in tests using a pioneering portable drug detection machine. More than 750 would-be...
Light of the Moon
From paper bricks to waterless urinals one community pub is endeavouring to go green - benefiting the environment, but also lowering the business's...
National 'Scores on the Doors' scheme set for 2009
Pubs can expect a national Scores on the Doors scheme, giving consumers details of hygiene rankings given by environmental health officers (EHOs), to...
'Alcohol counselling for offenders'
Problem drinkers arrested for alcohol-related crimes will be forced into counselling under a newly launched £1million Home Office scheme. The...
Still masters in their own house
Peter Coulson hails the High Court decision to uphold Pubwatch bans and answers your questions.
Mulholland: Pubco model not working for licensees
Pub supporting MP Greg Mulholland has claimed the current pubco model is not working for many licensees and there is a "chill wind blowing" through...
Pubco model begins to evolve
Greene King's new measures that aim to support the licensees running its estate are a bold but much needed move, says Andrew Pring.
Chris Maclean: Keeping your eyes peeled
Just occasionally a group of customers come in who trigger all the alarm bells. They may be dressed oddly, be particularly noisy or seem unduly...
Guest editors Morrissey and Fox interview Mike Benner
With an expanding range of beers of their own and their North Yorkshire pub taking off, Neil Morrissey and chef Richard Fox already know quite a lot...
Pre-loading is a major issue, says top cop
The UK's most senior policeman on licensing has revealed he is acutely aware of the issue of "pre-loading", but argued there is no "silver bullet"...
TRG trading in line
Pub and restaurant operator The Restaurant Group (TRG) says it is trading in line with expectations.
Binge drinkers forced to face up to consequences
Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol related offences in nine areas across the country will be forced to attend counselling sessions to confront their...
S&N trials iced cider and lager
Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) is coming to the end of a 12-week on-trade trial of an iced draught serve of Strongbow.It is also about to start a...
Minister: energy revamp will help
A Government minister has assured the Morning Advertiser that the new energy protection scheme will not fail small businesses. The new system, in...
Third operator does all-inclusive
A third well-known nightclub operator is running an all-inclusive drinks deal, the Morning Advertiser has learned. Brook Leisure, which operates...
Churchill Arms wins Fuller's Griffin Trophy
The Churchill Arms in Kensington, London, has been awarded the Griffin Trophy after being named the Fuller's pub of the year. On presenting the award...
Bridgend host stripped of licence for illegal Sky screening
A Bridgend licensee has been stripped of her personal licence and ordered to pay nearly £7,000 for screening football using a domestic Sky card.
What about the ties in other trades?
For all Fair Pint's lobbying, the fact is that hosts chose to go into their tied arrangements, says Marston's Stephen Oliver.
The Restaurant Group scales back opening programme
The Restaurant Group (TRG), which operates pub restaurants including the Brunning & Price chain as well as Garfunkel's eateries, is set to scale...
Death by a thousand cuts
this is undoubtedly the most difficult period for the pub trade within my own career — and theirs, says Peter Coulson.
Tim Martin takes to the stand
JD Wetherspoon is suing its former property advisor Van de Berg for fraud and breach of contract. The PMA Team went along to watch founder Tim Martin...
Bitter end is nigh for Tetley's
The closure of Tetley's Leeds brewery highlights the crisis among global brands, says Roger Protz.
Greene King's brave new pubco model
Greene King Pub Partners is to offer a range of new terms, including going partially free of tie, in a bold move to support incoming licensees and attract more entrepreneurs and multiple lessees.