Old-school landlords are our unsung heroes
Whenever I chat to Chas, the landlord of my local, I am impressed not only by the depth of his pub-trade knowledge but its streetwise nature.
Archives for November 16, 2011
Private-equity investors: what we look for in the pub sector
A capable and passionate management team that knows its business and has a clear strategy for growth — those are the most important things private equity looks for when investing in the pub sector.
Toast the roast
The traditional Sunday roast is firmly entrenched into family life, which means the on-trade needs to deliver. People expect a lot from it — succulent meat, crisp roast potatoes, golden Yorkshire puddings, perfect vegetables — and to top it all off, a...
Venison sales increase 34%
Venison is the “new beef this season” with purchase rises of around 34% on 2006, according to Mintel Report Poultry & Game 2012.
Castle Rock wins top prize at SIBA Business Awards
Nottingham brewer Castle Rock took the top prize at the SIBA Business Awards 2011 yesterday.
Pubs in squatters warning
Pub owners are being warned of an increase in squatters targeting empty commercial property after the Government introduced legislation making it illegal to squat in residential buildings.
Key operational figures leave Mitchells & Butlers
Mitchells & Butlers has announced that three leading members of its operational team are to leave the company as part of plans to simplify its organisational structure under the leadership of Bob Ivell.
Pieminister to open pop-up shop
Premium pie maker Pieminister is opening a pop-up shop in east London at the end of the month (28 November).