Trade slams parking fee plans for West End
Plans to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges in Central London have been labelled as “the final nail in the coffin for the appeal of the West End” by a multiple pub operator.
Archives for December 8, 2011
BII sets up scheme to accredit brokers
The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) is working with Punch Taverns to improve access to finance for licensees wishing to purchase the freehold of their pub, or to buy another pub on the open market.
A pub’s the place to be
I’ve only just got started, and already I’m editing the final issue of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser of 2011. As is common in the business media, because of the economics of publishing, we now take a Christmas break from producing the PMA in print...
PPL letter defends trade relationship
PPL, the music royalties collection firm, has hit back at accusations that it considers the pub trade as a “handy source” of revenue and is a “litigious bunch”.
Healthy balance: Catering for health-conscious customers
The usual period of over-indulgence during the festive season, coupled with a rising consumer interest in healthier eating, means many of your customers may be looking out for lighter options in January and beyond.
Seating complaint costs pub £6,000
A licensee in Norwich has slammed a local optician who he claims has cost him close to £6,000 by pursuing a complaint about the outdoor seating area at his pub.