Be bold: push up prices
19-Jan-2006
customers are likely to be as receptive to a price rise now as they'll ever be
Tim Bonham resigns
15-Dec-2005 By The PMA Team
Tim Bonham has resigned as chief executive of Nottingham brewer and retailer Hardys & Hansons at the same time as the company unveiled a profits...
Licensing costs top £750,000 at Young's
17-Nov-2005
by The PMA Team The licensing reform process has cost London brewer Young's around £750,000, figures show. Visits from fire officers as part of the...
Real ale in favour again at a price
29-Sep-2005
by John Harrington Real ale is 'back in fashion in British pubs but the price at the bar continues to rise at 'dizzying rates. The findings are...
Self-financing peace of mind
25-Aug-2005
Many people ask me: 'How much does it cost for regular stocktaking, and they are always surprised when I reply that professional stocktaking should...
The Surgery - Is it wise to do my own stocktaking?
01-Jul-2005 By Mark Taylor
The Surgery's tips on Stocktaking
George Gale toasts a year of growth'
26-May-2005
Regional brewer George Gale is toasting a "satisfactory year of growth" which has seen both profits and turnover increase against a backdrop of...
Technology: Using business intelligence
19-May-2005
Mark Pitcher argues that web-based technology can give even the smallest operators access to valuable business information.The latest hot concept is...
Finance: Saving graces
11-May-2005
Carefully looking after the pennies could end up earning you a luxury cruise. Colin Marsters explains just how to save that much every year.After...
ScotCo promises new era of price openess
17-Mar-2005
by John Harrington Scottish Courage has announced a new "fairer" system for increasing the wholesale prices of its brands and promises a new era...
Calculating yield
09-Dec-2004
QMy stock report shows a yield but I don't really understand what it is. Can you explain how it is calculated? AThe yield percentage displayed on...
Council predicts licence meltdown
11-Nov-2004
Westminster fearful of rising costs and red tape by The PMA Team The new licensing regime will prove expensive and frustrating for licensees with...
M&B reaps rewards of strong summer trading
30-Sep-2004
by The PMA Team Mitchells & Butlers, the UK's second-largest managed operator with 2,077 pubs, has enjoyed a strong summer with like-for-like...
Preparation's key
16-Sep-2004
I am often asked what can be done to make the stocktaking process flow better with minimum disruption to the business and customers. Good preparation...
ScotCo latest to raise beer prices
19-Feb-2004
by Tony Halstead Scottish Courage is raising its wholesale beer prices by an average 3.3% across the board or 4p a pint in wholesale terms from...
The Ploughman's Principle
29-Jan-2004
Without wishing to tell grandmother how to suck eggs, Andrew Jefford offers a three-point plan for success in pub catering My admiration for pub...
Prices set to rise says McMullen's
29-Jan-2004
by Claire Hu The boss of McMullen's, the Hertford brewer and pub company, has warned of big rises in retail prices on the back of a vast array of...
REVIEW OF LICENCE FEES UPSETS TRADE
24-Jul-2003
By Tony Halstead Trade concern is mounting over the prospect of an early review of licence fees which is set to take place just one year after the...
Yates reviews Sky coverage in wake of 18% increase
10-Jul-2003
The Yates Group is reviewing whether to scrap Sky sports coverage in its pubs completely after the 18% increase in charges for the coming season. The...
Property boom slows Tadcaster
24-Apr-2003
By Steve Hemsley Rising property prices may mean Tadcaster Pub Company falls short of its target of acquiring 40 pubs in Yorkshire, the north east...
Tenanted sector to be hit by price rise
16-Jan-2003
The controversial divide between tenanted and managed pubs over beer discounts is set to take an uncomfortable step in the wrong...
'Average' pub costs £390,000
28-Nov-2002
Pub values have risen again this year with freehold prices up five per cent, according to the latest annual survey from licensed property agent...
Supplyline increases - yet another squeeze
26-Sep-2002
We've just received notification from Supplyline about new increases to our prices (yes - we're tied!).The wholesale price of a 22 keg of JS Smooth...
Sky announces prices for forthcoming football season
01-Aug-2001
Sky has announced its latest prices for the new season - which it says are its fairest yet.But many licensees are still unhappy, claiming excessively...
Pubs and clubs make 'scandalous profits' on crisps
14-Jun-2001
Pubs and clubs are making "scandalous profits" on crisps, according to a consumer website.Independent consumer website Rip Off Britain says a packet...
Cost effective menu planning
03-May-2001
A decent food offering is now essential for pubs, as people turn to eating out more than they have done ever before. So make sure its profitable......
