Barracuda

Barracuda Group close to securing cash injection from a US hedge fund

17-Sep-2012 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Barracuda, the managed pub operator, is close to completing a refinancing, which will see a US hedge fund take a significant stake in the Smith & Jones operator.

Barracuda sites seek to become food-led

07-Oct-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Food, wine, coffee, breakfasts, accommodation, real ale, world beers and pre-booked events were listed as the products for growth in the trade by Barracuda Pub Company chief executive Mark McQuater.

Barracuda to reduce number of Varsity pubs

16-May-2011 By Ewan Turney

Managed operator Barracuda is to reduce the number of its student-focused Varsity venues by 12 to 27. Barracuda is to sell off four sites, re-brand...

Barracuda bites back

21-Feb-2011 By Hamish Champ

Heading a company that posted a near-£19m loss in its latest financial year might upset the equilibrium of many a chief executive. But Barracuda...

Barracuda appoints head of financial control

20-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney

Managed pub operator Barracuda has appointed Ian Banks as head of financial control — he joins with immediate effect.

Barracuda launches Cape pub in Reading

02-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Managed operator Barracuda has launched its sixth South-African themed Cape pub, this time in Reading. This opening is part of Barracuda's ongoing...

Barracuda invests in pub refurbishments

19-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney

Managed operator Barracuda is to refurbish 22 of its pubs between August and December 2009 as part of a multi-million pound investment. The...

Barracuda splashes £3m on estate refurbishment programme

19-Oct-2009 By Hamish Champ

Fresh from completing a debt for equity swap over the summer managed pub group Barracuda has announced a major programme of refurbishments across its...

Wetherspoon set for second Newquay site

29-Sep-2009 By The PMA Team

JD Wetherspoon has confirmed it is looking to open a second pub in Newquay, but denied it is interested in a Barracuda site. The company already...

18 Mark McQuater

29-May-2008

chief executive. Barracuda Group Why he's on the list: Barracuda is one of the UK's top 10 managed pub operators, with more than 220 pubs trading...

Barracuda smoke shelter in dispute

03-Apr-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Managed operator Barracuda has closed a smoking shelter to the public over concerns that it breaches the smoking ban regulations. Council bosses...

Barracuda moves into rooms

03-Apr-2008 By The PMA Team

Two pub sites with rooms planned More Cape bar openings in pipeline Managed group Barracuda plans to open two more sites with rooms after opening its...

Hot topic on the web this week

28-Feb-2008

Barracuda defends £1 drinks night Peter Harvey, freeholder, Staffs Well done, Barracuda! I know this may sound irresponsible, but I would do the...

Barracuda plans to opens 30 new sites

19-Jan-2006 By John Harrington

Managed operator Barracuda Group plans to open 30 further sites this year to nudge the estate close to 200 outlets. The move represents an investment...

Bigger fish to fry

05-Jul-2005

Following its huge injection of cash Mark McQuater is looking to grow Barracuda's empire, reports Hamish Champ.Mark McQuater is no doubt a delighted...

Food and coffee boost Barracuda

21-Apr-2005

by Jo Bruce Managed pub operator Barracuda is aiming to drive its food sales to 18% of overall turnover in the next two years and is also putting a...

Hungry for more

09-Feb-2005

Barracuda chief executive Mark McQuater has taken the company he founded from strength to strength over the past five years. Andrew Catchpole...

Barracuda feeds on students

21-Oct-2004

Mark McQuater, chief executive of Barracuda, says: "I think the industry does need to shrink on both the managed and tenanted sides. Some operators...

Barracuda has become a stealthy predator, armed to the teeth

03-Apr-2003

It isn't hard to figure out why Barracuda is one of the snappiest retail operators in the industry's shark-infested waters these days. "In...

Barracuda - Snapping them up

04-Sep-2001

Barracuda is continuing to look for potential acquisitions to add to its estate.When a new company called Olivegrange came on to the scene to buy 35...