Archives for September 8, 2011

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Bar Sport concept revived

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Pub entrepreneur Scott Murray has relaunched his Bar Sport concept and unveiled grand plans to open in every UK town and city via franchise agreements.

Stella Artois Cidre bottles recalled

By John Harrington

AB-InBev UK has recalled certain batches of Stella Artois Cidre in bottles over fears they could “burst unexpectedly”.

Wetherspoon: Sales top £1bn but pre-tax profit slips

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Managed pub operator JD Wetherspoon has reported annual sales above £1bn for the first time, although the company blamed higher interest charges for denting profit before tax and exceptional items by 5.9%.

Toby to roll out takeaway menu

By Jo Bruce

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brand Toby Carvery is to offer a takeaway menu across all sites next year, following a successful trial.

Luminar moves to boost clubs’ trade

By The PMA Team

Troubled nightclub company Luminar is understood to have placed 15 nightclubs in a stand-alone “entrepreneurial” division headed by Tony Gorbert.

Pub’s ‘topless’ plan hit by council rules

By Adam Pescod

A Kent licensee believes he could lose valuable business after the local council said he would need an adult entertainment licence to allow his barmaids to work “topless”.

Punch roadshows ready to roll

By Michelle Perrett

Punch Taverns is urging all its licensees to take advantage of its annual series of nation-wide business building roadshows.

Call for pub planning changes

By Michelle Perrett

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on the Government to give pubs more protection under planning laws.