Archives for October 2, 2011

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Novus aiming to double its estate

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Novus, the privately-owned bar and club group, plans to double its 53-strong estate in the next four years and may roll out its newly-acquired Balls Brothers brand further, according to chief executive Steve Richards.

Black Sheep control goes to son Rob

The founder of Masham-based Black Sheep Brewery, Paul Theakston, has handed over the reins of day-to-day control to his son Rob Theakston.

New £77.5m credit facility for SA Brain

By John Harrington, M&C Report

SA Brain, the Welsh brewer and pub operator, has secured a £77.5m funding package to refinance, expand and grow its business.

Five key changes for pubs now in force

By Ewan Turney

Licensees are reminded that five important changes to the way pubs operate, serve drinks and pay their staff came into force on Saturday.

Food Business Boosters

By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit looks at ideas for driving food and drinks sales at your pub, including asparagus festivals, garden tours and a summer party and hog roast.

Carlsberg to cut Skol ABV

By Jessica Harvey

Carlsberg UK is to reduce the ABV of Skol in response to the introduction of a reduced duty rate on lower strength beers.

The frontline operator

By Phil Mellows

You might be the son and heir of the 5th Baron Parmoor of Frieth (motto: Fronti nulla fides — do not trust in appearances) and great nephew of Sir Stafford Cripps, Chancellor in the post-war Labour government. You might have married actor and designer...