Multi-site pub operators

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37 pubs and bars closed per week in 2020

23-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The pub and bar sector saw a net loss of 1,930 venues during 2020, with £13.9bn being wiped off the total market value from 2019, according to an industry report.

City Pub Co to double size of estate to 100 pubs

23-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

City Pub Co has revealed it wants to double the size of its estate to 100 pubs focusing on a cluster strategy, Clive Watson, executive chairman has told The Morning Advertiser.

Pandemic was bad but it could have been ‘so much worse’

22-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The pandemic has caused huge suffering throughout the sector but the situation could have been “so much worse” said UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls.

Property round-up

Property round-up: the latest news on pub acquisitions

22-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Among the latest market moves, The New World Trading Company announces The Club House is coming to Wales and The Alchemist heads to Scotland.

BBPA estimates 18m pints will be served on National Hospitality Day

17-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for pubgoers to support their local this Saturday (18 September) to help hospitality businesses and claims pubs will serve about 18 million pints on the day.

Managed pubs and restaurants almost treble delivery and takeaways sales

17-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Delivery and takeaway sales for managed pub and restaurant groups in August were almost treble their pre-pandemic levels, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker has revealed.

Bar staff made most short-term loan applications in lockdown

16-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality workers have made the most applications for payday loans throughout the pandemic, according to research by Little-Loans.com.

Brewhouse and Kitchen: Strong summer trading with food sales up

16-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Brewhouse and Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell, has revealed strong summer trading but said there is still some customer hesitancy.

Brunning & Price on acquisition trail

16-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Brunning & Price, the 55-strong pub chain, run by The Restaurant Group (TRG) is on the acquisition trail looking for is large and period or characterful leasehold or freehold sites in affluent rural, town and city centre locations across England and...

Red Oak Taverns to acquire 9 Hall & Woodhouse pubs

15-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Red Oak Taverns is set to acquire nine pubs from Dorset-based business Hall & Woodhouse.

Oakman Group boss reports strong trading but accuses Government of being 'incredibly stubborn'

14-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Oakman Group has seen positive trading since the relaxation of restrictions with more new sites in the pipeline.

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How do I become a member of The MA Leaders Club?

13-Sep-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Want to join the biggest group of multi-site pub owners and operators you’re ever likely to see in one place? Well look no further – our comprehensive guide to the MA Leaders Club awaits below…

Coronavirus recovery: Mojo sees like-for-like sales up and is set to open new site

31-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Mojo, the soon to be six-strong Leeds based bar operator, has reported a 70% increase in like-for-like turnover compared to its 2019 figures.

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Coronavirus recovery: Rise in food sales for The Frisco Group

25-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The Frisco Group, the three strong multiple pub operator, has revealed it has seen a rise in food sales after the removal of Coronavirus restrictions.

Welsh pub operator to expand to 12 pubs

24-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Red Dragon Pubs, the Welsh pub operator, is set to open four pubs by the end of October – bringing its estate to 12.

Coronavirus recovery: Rekom UK sees 'record trading'

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Rekom UK, the 42-strong nightclub operator, has revealed a surge in people returning to nightclubs with trading currently 150% up on its 2019 figures.

Property round-up

Property round-up: Beavertown's first pub, Livelyhood new venue, Inn Collection expansion, Lunar Pub Company and Peckham Levels

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest property news includes updates from Beavertown Brewery, Livelyhood, The Inn Collection Group, Sixes moves outside London and Lunar Pub Company.

Barkby Pubs trade strongly on reopening

11-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Barkby Group, the pub gastro pub operator and diversified business group, said despite the fact its pubs were materially impacted by Covid-19 and national lockdown, it has traded ahead of expectations between 17 May and 30 June 2021, when restrictions...

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Full MA Leaders Club Leeds event agenda confirmed

09-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The recently rebranded MA Leaders Club will be hosting its first event, and the first face to face event for the club in a year and a half, later this year.

Nightcap secures new site while reporting ‘strong period of trading’

09-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Nightcap has announced the securing of a new venue in Bristol, alongside strong trading in an update.

RedCat continues acquisition trail with new purchase

06-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

RedCat Pub Company has expanding its portfolio and acquired a “famous” Lake District inn for an undisclosed sum.

Arc Inspirations expands with two new openings including first move into Birmingham

05-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Arc Inspirations, the 17-strong premium bar operator, is set to expand with two new openings – Box in Deansgate, Manchester and its first ever site in the Midlands with Manahatta, Birmingham.

Opinion

Isolation notices: The shark in the shallows

06-Jul-2021 By Tim Tomlinson, operator of the White Cross, Merchants 1688, the Stonewall Tap, Lancaster, Lancashire

I am sure everyone in the sector is extremely happy about the news we will be allowed to open more or less as normal from 19 July.

MA's Review of the Week

‘Staying open is a challenge’

02-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

This week’s headlines highlight the ongoing staffing challenges faced by the sector alongside closures of venues due to self-isolation. The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington also caught up with Alastair Scott, managing director of Catton Hospitality...

BrewDog: ‘Solid gold phrase on can was an error’

01-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

BrewDog has responded to claims stating the “solid gold” wording on cans of its Hazy Jane beer, which were part of a competition was a mistake.

City Pub Group nears 2019 trading levels

28-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The City Pub Group has reported trading levels at 90% of 2019 levels since pubs opened after the third lockdown.

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Wells & Co claimed almost £4m in furlough support

28-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Bedfordshire-based operator and brewer Wells & Co received £3.9m in furlough money across its UK and France portfolio, it has revealed.

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‘Retention of staff shouldn’t solely be about the pound, shilling and pence’

25-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The big headlines this week focused on supplier issues alongside retention of staff and wages. The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington dissects the latest news with Banwell House boss Toby Brett.

ETM Group owners raise £4.3m to fund Maven Leisure sites

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

ETM Group’s owners have raised a £4.3m fund to inject into central-London premium bars under the Maven Leisure group.

Rileys Sports Bars reports above expected trading

18-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Thirteen-strong multiple operator Rileys Sports Bars has announced growth of 9% compared to 2019 across its estate for the three weeks since reopening on Monday 17 May.

Oakman poised to ‘continue growth’ despite £13.9m loss in 2020

27-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

While the Oakman Group reported an EBITDA loss for 2020 of £2.6m and a total loss of £13.9m, its executive chairman believes the operator is ‘very well placed to take advantage of the strong consumer demand’.

Robinsons pub investment continues

26-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

North-west based brewer and operator Robinsons has invested millions into its pub estate amid the coronavirus crisis.

Most operators predict better than average sales this summer

25-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

About two thirds (66%) of operators are anticipating trading over the summer to be above average, research has revealed.

Pub groups named as best companies to work for

24-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A number of on-trade businesses have been listed among the best companies to work for in the country.

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Secrets behind the success of North Bar/North Brewing Co

14-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Off the back of North Bar/North Brewing Co’s recent win at the 2021 Publican Awards, The Morning Advertiser caught up (virtually of course) with head of retail Fiona Potts just before the company opened its latest venue for outdoor trading.

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Furlough: 'great for employees, disastrous for employers’

13-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Nightclubs have been left out of much of the Government support after being closed for almost 18 months.

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Coronavirus pandemic ‘sped up recruitment challenge’

13-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Recruitment was already challenging due to factors such as Brexit, but the coronavirus crisis has escalated matters further according to one operator.

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Customer confidence slowly increasing as restriction lift

13-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Consumer optimism around the pub sector is increasing as lockdown begins to ease, a leading data expert has revealed.

Nightcap raises £10m through share placing

12-May-2021 By Georgi Gyton, MCA

Nightcap has raised £10m through a share placing in order to further its investment strategy and to roll out its recent acquisition of Adventure Bar Group (ABG).

Brewhouse & Kitchen expand into accommodation

11-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

A leading national operator has taken its first steps into providing an accommodation offer with the launch of a new site.

Adventure Bar acquired by Nightcap

04-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Recently formed hospitality group Nightcap has completed its second purchase by acquiring the owner of brands including Blame Gloria and Tonight Josephine, Adventure Bar Group.

Peach Pubs on the acquisition hunt after record-breaking reopening sales

27-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Peach has seen record-breaking sales figures since reopening for outside trading this month (April) and is looking to add a number of new sites to its existing portfolio over the next nine months.

Hawthorn eyes expansion to ‘at least double its estate’

15-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Off the back of its announcement to float on the stock market, Hawthorn has also revealed it is looking to significantly expand its portfolio.

Property round-up

BrewDog unveils Edinburgh DogHouse, Adventure grows beyond London, Flight Club Ireland 2022

14-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

The past week has seen bar groups including BrewDog, Adventure Bar Group, Flight Club, Loungers and Incipio announce new site plans.

Revolution: ‘Bring our ‘national day of freedom forward'

13-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

Revolution Bars Group chief executive, Rob Pitcher, has implored the Prime Minister to ‘follow the data, not dates’ and lift legal limits on social contact before Monday 21 June.

City operator dubs insurer 'morally reprehensible' after no pay-out

13-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A multiple site operator has been “left with no choice” but to press legal action against an insurer after it claimed its insurer backtracked on a pledge to pay out.