Archives for February 9, 2011

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Robert Sayles: RPI - the ticking time bomb?

By Robert Sayles Robert

Up until quite recently, pubcos had the luxury of enjoying guaranteed returns from rental premiums. The upward only rent review clause in lease...

Marston's rolls out new Ale House concept

By Gurjit Degun

Marston's plans to roll out different pub concepts under its Retail Agreement, which sees licensees paid 20% of the pub's turnover, to focus on...

Wider impact of Murphy case

By Peter Coulson

Morning Advertiser legal editor Peter Coulson considers what the general advocate's opinion on foreign satellite systems means.

Geronimo buys former Pubs 'n' Bars site

By Gurjit Degun

Geronimo Inns, the Young's-owned food-led operator, has bought its 27th site - a former Pubs 'n' Bars venue in Kentish Town, north west London. The...

Groupon pub voucher deal 'misleading'

By Ewan Turney

A voucher for a meal deal at a Nottingham pub, which appeared on the website Groupon, has been deemed misleading. A promotion on the voucher website...

Funky Brownz adds third site

By Gurjit Degun

Indian-themed late-night venue operator Funky Brownz has bought its third site — the Spanish Arch in Harrow, north-west London. The 5,000sq foot...

Banks to lend £76bn to small businesses

By Hamish Champ

The UK's leading banks have committed to lend £76bn to small businesses this year, as part of a package of new credit measures worth £190bn. The...