Charles Wells

New brews: Peter Wells of Charles Wells announces new brewery

Charles Wells announces new brewery

By Nicholas Robinson

Brewer and pub operator Charles Wells will build a 30,000hl brewery, worth £13m, in Bedford, after selling its Eagle Brewery to Marston’s in a £55m deal last May.

Consultation: up to 45 staff will enter into discussions with Marston's

Marston’s investment leads to staff consultation

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubco and brewer Marston’s is to enter into a consultation period with up to 45 staff at the former Charles Wells brewery in Bedford, as it announces a significant investment at its Burton-on-Trent site.

Deal struck: Marston's will distribute beer to part of Punch's current estate

Punch strikes distribution deal with Marston’s

By Nicholas Robinson

Punch will change its delivery service ahead of its proposed takeover by Heineken and Patron Capital, following current distributor Carlsberg’s announcement to withdraw its UK delivery service.

How an English brewer is bringing pubs to France

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How an English brewer is bringing pubs to France

By Roger Protz

Roger Protz visits Lyon to take a look at how Charles Wells is bringing a slice of traditional English pub life to France’s second city — and discovers that the locals are really taking to it.

Charles Wells appoints new chief executive

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Charles Wells appoints new chief executive

By Mike Berry

Charles Wells, the Bedford-based brewer and pub operator, has announced a restructure of its board with Justin Phillimore becoming chief executive.

Charles Wells' sales and profits rise

Charles Wells' sales and profits rise

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Charles Wells, the Bedford-based brewer and pub operator, has announced EBITDA up 6% for the financial year to 27 September 2014.

Frederic Robinson to develop managed estate

Frederic Robinson to develop managed estate

By Rob Willock

Cheshire brewer and pub operator Frederic Robinson is planning to develop a managed estate by converting its tenanted pubs with million pound turnover potential into managed sites.

Charles Wells to rollout new profit plan for tenants

Charles Wells to rollout new profit plan for tenants

By John Harrington

Charles Wells, the brewer and pub operator, is to roll out a scheme whereby the company has access to tenants’ profit & loss accounts to help it identify more easily how to improve trade and margins.

Charles Wells profit dips but international sales soar

Charles Wells profit dips but international sales soar

By John Harrington

Charles Wells, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 10% fall in pre-tax profit to £6m in the year to 29 September as the impact of losing income from beer brands Red Stripe and Corona was felt.

Smiles: Charles Wells licensees Ian and Pauline Goodman

Charles Wells vows to boost support

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Charles Wells Pub Company has promised to improve its support network for licensees, including increasing the ratio of RDMs.

Young's is to concentrate on pub estate

Young's pulls out of brewing

By Michelle Perrett

Young's is to pull out of brewing after selling its 40% shareholding in Wells & Young's Brewing Company to Charles Wells for £15.1m. Wells...

Charles Wells: rewarding good performance

Charles Wells unveils tenant incentives

By Gurjit Degun

Charles Wells is encouraging 50 of its community pubs to drive trade during March and April by offering them a chance to "win a Wells for a day"....

Knife and Cleaver: currently closed

Charles Wells buys first pub in 18 months

By Lesley Foottit

Charles Wells has acquired its first pub since summer 2009 — the Knife and Cleaver in Bedfordshire. The Houghton Conquest 17th century pub will...

Beer sales: up 0.8% at Wells & Youngs

Charles Wells profits up 7.9% to £11m

By John Harrington

Charles Wells saw year-on-year operating profit rise 7.9% to £11m in the year to September 2010, aided by growing sales at its new and re-opened...

Mayes: upping tenant support

Charles Wells promotes Craig Mayes to board

By Ewan Turney

Bedfordshire-based Charles Wells Pub Company has appointed Craig Mayes to the board as operations director. The 30-year-old took up his position on...

Charles Wells: applications up

Lessee applications up at Charles Wells

By Natasha Devan

Applications to run Charles Wells pubs have risen by 66% since last October, says the Bedfordshire-based tenanted operator. A total of 42 licensees...

Corkage fee for one out-of-tie beer

Charles Wells charges 'corkage'

By John Harrington

Charles Wells is letting selected tenants stock one beer out of tie if they pay a "corkage fee" of £65 per 36-gallon barrel and reach sales targets....

Visiting the pub: English past time

Visiting the pub is 'typically English'

By Lesley Foottit

The most "typically English" pursuit is a trip to a great British pub, according to a poll by Charles Wells. The Drink of England survey of 5,000...

Charles Wells pubs: welcome news

Price freeze for Charles Wells pubs

By Ewan Turney

Bedford based brewer and operator Charles Wells has announced it will not increase its beer prices to its tenants until at least 1 April, despite the...

Charles Wells: solid results

'Solid' year for Charles Wells

By Ewan Turney

Bedford based brewer and operators Charles Wells has reported a 2.9% drop in operating profit to £10.2m for the year to September. Turnover...

Charles Wells: strategic disposals

Charles Wells sells 11 pubs

By Ewan Turney

Charles Wells has sold 11 pubs with a further four under offer of the batch of 24 it put up for sale. The rural and urban pubs range in price from...

Wallis: bulking up Charles Wells estate

Charles Wells snaps up 17 Punch pubs

By The PMA Team

Bedford brewer and operator Charles Wells has bought 17 pubs from Punch Taverns. The freeholds of the tenanted pubs have been bought for an...

Wells: Pubs need support

Wells urges halt to punitive hikes

By Paul Collins

The Government has to put a stop to the relentless burden of taxation and regulation on pubs, according to Charles Wells chief executive Paul Wells.

Black Horse: Good buy for Charles Wells

Charles Wells adds pub 243 to estate

By Ewan Turney

Charles Wells has acquired the Black Horse in Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire from a private seller. The destination food outlet, which will now...