Zolfo Cooper: 12 bidders for Balls Brothers
A detailed report by administrator Zolfo Cooper shows 12 offers were received for the company or most of it with a further 20 offers for multiple sites or single sites.
Archives for January 27, 2011
Minister sparks concern over live music reform
A government minister has warned of the "unintended consequences" of relaxing the licensing of live music, sparking frustration and concern of...
C2 to invest £750,000 in new brewery
Award-winning pub operator and brewer C2 Investments is to invest around £750,000 on opening a new brewery and "pubby bistro" at Lancaster Leisure...
TDR Capital denies interest in TCG estate
TDR Capital, the owner of 333-strong Stonegate Pub Company, has denied rumours that it is looking to acquire TCG.
Drop in alcohol related deaths
Alcohol related deaths in the UK have dropped, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The rate in 2009 dropped to 8.4...
Penrose: live music plans out of my hands
Licensing minister John Penrose has stressed there are "real risks" with associated with live music events and that any decision on deregulation will...
'Britvic suffers from double whammy of snow and competitor discounts'
Britvic saw sales drop as the snowy weather kept people away from pubs and its competitors increased the number of discounted special offers. The...
Bumper Christmas fuels M&B growth
Strong food sales and a bumper Christmas helped Mitchells & Butlers increase like-for-like sales 3.1% for the 17 weeks to 22 January.
The BII ups its game
The BII's dynamic approach to tackling the issues of the trade has laid the foundations for a more ambitious direction in the future, says The PMA Team.
M&B: impossible to gauge impact of VAT hike
M&B announced a 3.1% like-for-like sales increase for its latest period — an analysts conference call shed more light on its strategy.
British Pie Week: Grab a slice of profitable pie
The pie is the ultimate social climber. This simple dish originally made from low-grade offal and entrails or 'umbles', deemed worthy only for lowly...
Councils push for higher licence fees
Local councils are pushing for reform of alcohol licence fees in a way that could ratchet up costs for pubs. Town hall lobbyists say fees should...
Tips to make a welcoming pub
In the first of a new column, the industry consultant and former M&B operations director Alastair Scott focuses on the importance of a hello.
E.On promises help over soaring bills
E.On has said it will step in to help a licensee whose electricity bills shot up from £414 a month to £2,700. The total bill for the Saddle Inn in...
Finalists for The Publican Awards 2011 announced
Bar Person of the YearSusan Lane, The Famous Woolpack, Weston-super-Mare, AvonHayley McGrath, The Admiral Napier, Cardiff, South GlamorganRebecca...