Contract - Hospitality

Star seeks to assure Punch pub operators on key issues

06-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Star Pubs & Bars' welcome pack has assured 1,900 licensees on a number of key issues, including rent and product prices, ahead of taking full operational responsibility following the acquisition of Punch A pubs on 5 March.

Heineken urged to end Falcon contracts

30-Nov-2017 By Claire Churchard

Campaigners have called on Heineken to end the use of Falcon contracts, which the company will be taking on as part of its deal to buy 1,900 Punch pubs.

Licensee 'in contempt of court' for continuing to breach Sky copyright

21-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

Robert Stewart of the Village Inn, Edinburgh, has been found in contempt of court and in breach of interdict (injunction) for infringing Sky’s copyright and showing Sky Sports without a commercial contract with Sky for a second occasion.

Newby wants to ‘accelerate’ pubs code arbitration process

20-Nov-2017 By Claire Churchard

Paul Newby has told Rachel Reeves MP he is “constantly looking for opportunities to accelerate” the pubs code arbitration process in a letter responding to her questions about the performance of his office.

Ei Group publicans get the option of two new agreements

09-Nov-2017 By James Wallin

Ei Group (EiG) is to launch two new agreements into its leased and tenanted division, the company revealed this week.

'£60,000 profit boost' for pub following MRO appeal

05-Oct-2017 By Michelle Perrett

A pubs code consultant has exclaimed “Bravo Mr Newby” after pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby ruled in favour of the tenant in a market-rent-only (MRO) appeal.

Staff

JDW boss to offer zero-hours staff guaranteed contracts

12-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has become the latest big name to offer staff on zero-hours contracts the opportunity to work guaranteed hours.

Technology

Social media and the law

30-Aug-2016 By Poppleston Allen

Whether you are a social media guru or have never posted a tweet in your life, the platform is here to stay.

Property

Star Pubs lessees applications up 8%

04-Feb-2016 By MC Allegra FS

Star Pubs & Bars has said applications from potential lessees are up 8% in the last 12 months.

BREAKING NEWS

Pubs code: Government publishes long awaited part two of the consultation

04-Dec-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The Government has published the long awaited second part of the pubs code consultation, which can be viewed here.

News analysis

Punch's plans for tenants: Co-ops, incentives...and fish

17-Nov-2015 By Oli Gross

Punch Taverns has revealed how it intends to change and grow under its recently-appointed chief executive Duncan Garrood - but what it will mean for tenants?

City news

Punch agrees sale of Matthew Clark stake to Conviviality

08-Sep-2015 By Ruth Williams, MC Allegra FS

Punch Taverns has agreed to sell its 50% shareholding in drinks supplier Matthew Clark to Conviviality Brands, the Bargain Booze operator, for £100.7m.

Comment

Willock: Last orders

25-Mar-2015 By Rob Willock

By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way to the airport, bound for pastures new (well, deserts new) in the Middle East.

Spirit lessees 'in the dark' as Greene King moves to buy pubco

13-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Spirit Pub Company lessees claim they are in the dark over whether Greene King’s proposed takeover will have an impact on their rent and product agreements.

Star deal with Kimbo ‘will finally allow pubs to take on high street coffee chains’

31-Jul-2014 By James Wallin

Star Pubs & Bars has signed a “groundbreaking” deal with coffee supplier Kimbo.

M&B boss remains confident in strategy despite flat sales

24-Jul-2014 By Mark Wingett

Mitchells & Butlers has reported flat like-for-like sales in its third quarter (14 weeks to 19 July) – with a 0.6% rise in food sales offset by a 0.5% decline in drinks.

Punch tenants still worried about their pubs' futures

01-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Punch tenants are still concerned about the future of their pubs, despite bondholders last week voting in favour of the pubco’s restructuring proposals.

Statutory code bill publication sparks concern about ‘lack of clarity’

25-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

The Government has today published the bill containing its plans for a statutory code for the tenanted pub sector.

10 social media tips for pubs

25-Jun-2014 By Poppleston Allen

The way people communicate is changing at an alarming rate. The particular growth area is photos — Snapchat, Instagram and similar sites are the new frontier of online communication. No doubt many of your customers will be taking and sharing photos in...

Tenant Track results show tenant-pubco relations on the up

06-Mar-2014 By Rob Willock

Tenants have reported a significant improvement in their relationships with their pub companies over the past year, according to new research.

Batemans creates ‘manchise’ deal

03-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

Batemans, the Lincolnshire-based brewer and pub operator, has developed a management/tenancy hybrid agreement for future pub acquisitions, the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report has learned.

Licensees give cautious welcome to Ted Tuppen pledge over tied beer prices

07-Nov-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Licensees have welcomed news that Enterprise may cap tied beer price rises, but have also warned that the offer could just be “smoke and mirrors”

Energy contract changes are 'a wolf in sheep's clothing', warns broker

02-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

An energy broker has warned that suppliers’ termination of automatic rollover contracts is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” that’s likely to lead to higher rates.

Sheps reports satisfactory trading and restructures board

25-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Shepherd Neame has announced a reorganisation of its board as it has reached a 10-year logistics agreement with Kuehne + Nagel, in a move that will see the departure of production and distribution director Tom Falcon and is likely to result in a “limited...

Star hails surge in substantive leases

11-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, has seen a 50% rise in licensees taking substantive leases since the launch of its new agreement and support package in November.

Ofgem calls for evidence in rollover energy contract review

01-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has called for evidence in its review of automatic rollover contracts.

Research suggests light at the end of the tunnel for pubs

06-Jun-2013 By Rob Willock

I’ve studied two new and interesting pieces of research this week that purport to add to the debate about the future of Britain’s pubs and publicans, says PMA editor Rob Willock.

Pubcos see improvement in tenant satisfaction levels over the past year

14-Feb-2013 By Rob Willock

Pub companies have achieved a general improvement in tenant satisfaction levels in the past year, according to new research.

Minister Vince Cable considers "possible options" after claiming pubco-tenant deal is not "far reaching" enough

19-Dec-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable has given the strongest indication yet that he may be considering further action over the self-regulation deal over the pubco-tenant relationship.

Pubs Advisory Service 'undermined' by lack of pubco support

22-Nov-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The Pubs Advisory Service (PAS) has written to the business secretary, Vince Cable, claiming that the organisation is being “undermined” by the reluctance of pubcos to promote the service.

Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company rebrands and offers new support for tenants

15-Nov-2012 By M&C Report

Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) has been renamed Star Pubs & Bars and has launched a new three-year agreement that offers low-cost entry to the trade

Lamb’s pubco-tenant vision

22-Mar-2012 By Michelle Perrett

In an exclusive interview with Michelle Perrett, the Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer & Postal Affairs, Norman Lamb, explains his approach to the pubco-tenant issue and his opposition to an independent panel to monitor the self-regulation...

Tenants polarised over pubcos

08-Mar-2012 By Rob Willock

Most pub tenants would recommend their pub company to another tenant, and half would take another pub from their pubco, according to new research.

Political intervention brings little support

07-Feb-2012 By David Elliott

Enjoying a pint with some mates in my local last week, we reflected on the staple diet of bar chat: sex, religion and politics. Leaving the first two aside, I considered the political intervention/ interference the pub industry has endured over the past...

BBPA publishes new Industry Framework Code

22-Dec-2011

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has unveiled its newly strengthened Industry Framework Code of Practice (IFC), which is part of its self-regulation agreement with the government over the pubco/tenant relationship.

BISC: Davey faces scrutiny over pubco-tenant decision

07-Dec-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) will “not let it go” over the decision of the Government to support self-regulation of the pubco-tenant relationship, claims its chairman Adrian Bailey.

In at the deep end

01-Dec-2011 By Rob Willock

So there I was, all set to write a gentle comment piece to mark my official first week as editor of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, saying what an honour it is to be joining the industry and thanking those I have so far met for making me feel welcome…...

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