VAT-cut drive reaches NI
The campaign to cut VAT to 5% for the hospitality industry has now reached Northern Ireland and received the backing of Brighton and Hove City Council.
Archives for September 1, 2011
Enterprise defends tenants’ treatment
Enterprise Inns has defended its treatment of tenants after new figures show 17 of the 30 “serious” licensee complaints against pubcos to a group of MPs were from Enterprise tenants.
Fresh news from the real world of rents
Some things have changed for the better in tenanted pubs, some haven’t. At some of the bigger companies, rent-setting mechanisms have taken a step backwards in recent years.
Pubs’ food costs spiral upward
Food-led pubs are having to explore different menu options and cooking techniques in a bid to keep costs down as food inflation reaches 20% on some items.
Luke Johnson's tips on running a successful business
Businesses must be tech-savy, improve their service standards, and ensure their menus and designs are innovative if they are to succeed in the future.
The trying game
Noli Dinkovski looks at the opportunities presented by the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand on 9 September.
Still time to apply for Pub Mentors
There is still time to apply for a groundbreaking scheme — Pub Mentors — which has been launched by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) and Coca-Cola Enterprise’s Open More Business to help four pubs build their businesses.
Imbiba eyes capital deals
Investment company Imbiba Partnership has made an approach for the seven-strong Black & Blue business.
Lambrini Cider set to launch
Halewood International is set to launch a sparkling fruit cider under the Lambrini brand name by the end of the month.