Orchid

The Big Interview: Rufus Hall, Orchid

07-Nov-2013 By Rob Willock

Orchid boss Rufus Hall is on a charm offensive as he tells Rob Willock the story of the group’s rise and rise from the ashes of a pre-pack to a successful estate of 250 pubs that are positively blooming.

Orchid reports modest underlying growth

27-Sep-2013 By Mark Wingett

Orchid Pub Company has reported modest underlying growth across its c240-strong estate for the year to 31 December 2012, 12 months it decribed as “transformational”, whilst like-for-like sales are currently ahead by 3%.

Orchid CEO to give staff video updates

28-Sep-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Orchid Group chief executive Rufus Hall will be giving staff regular updates on YouTube to help them keep up-to-date with the business. The videos,...

Orchid's over-50s menu

24-Sep-2010 By Jo Bruce

Orchid Group is offering an exclusive two-course menu for over-50s Diamond Club members at its 34 Contemporary Carveries. The company will also...

Orchid invests in late-night sector

16-Aug-2010 By The PMA Team

Managed operator Orchid is mid-way through a £1.5m investment programme at some of the late-night venues it runs within the Premium Bars and...

Rufus Hall: blooming marvellous

06-Aug-2010 By Phil Mellows

Orchid chief executive Rufus Hall talks to Phil Mellows about the view from the box-car of the recession.

Orchid updates Living Room brand

26-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The Orchid Group is refurbishing its 13-strong Living Room bars and restaurant brand. The new look will be lighter and brighter, featuring modern...

Orchid reports strong food growth

28-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team

Managed pub company Orchid Group has unveiled a 2.7% increase in like- for-like sales for the 14 weeks to 5 June across its pubs and restaurants.

Orchid to add 150 pubs by 2011

08-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Managed operator Orchid plans to add another 50 pubs to its estate this year, with 100 more scheduled for 2011 — it will target both individual...

Orchid sets up acquisition vehicle

12-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team

The Orchid Group has set up a new company, Parkmill Pub Management, to acquire and develop both individual sites and larger acquisitions, such as...

Parents 'unhappy' with pubs' food for kids

21-May-2009

Almost nine out of 10 parents, 88 per cent, are dissatisfied with pub food choices for children, according to research for the Orchid Group.Almost...

Punch Taverns likely to see pubs revert

17-Dec-2008 By The PMA Team

Punch Taverns is likely to see a number of leased pubs revert in the wake of the administration of Orchid Pub Company. There are 48 pubs currently in...

Orchid goes through a pre-pack administration

15-Dec-2008 By The PMA Team

The Orchid Group has undergone a pre-pack administration. PricewaterhouseCoopers was appointed administrator last Friday with a total of 260 of the...

Orchid Group announces financial rejig

13-Dec-2008 By Hamish Champ

Orchid Group, the private equity-backed managed pub group, has announced the completion of a financial restructuring which, it claims, will...

Orchid secures sponsor status for foreign workers

26-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney

The Orchid Group has become one of the first pub companies in the UK to win sponsor status to employ workers from overseas and obtain work permits...

Orchid ramps up carvery roll out

29-Oct-2007

The revival of the carvery, for too long the Cinderalla of pub food, continues.Managed pub group Orchid is stepping up the roll-out of its new...

Orchid blooms

01-Sep-2007

Managed operator Orchid has celebrated its first year in business. Jo Bruce gets an update on this dynamic pubco Regionally-sourced food, Dom...

The spice of life

24-Jan-2007

There are two schools of thought when it comes to starting a new job. Some employers like to give you time to settle in, others believe that the...