Tenants

PCA Tied Tenant Survey reveals ‘concerning variations’ in pubco conduct

20-Dec-2019 By Stuart Stone

A survey conducted by the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has highlighted ‘endemic issues’ and is a ‘stark reminder’ of the challenges facing tied tenants according to commentators from the pub sector.

Rodger Vickers, first chairman of PICAS, has died

25-May-2018 By Claire Churchard

The inaugural chairman of the Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICAS) Rodger Vickers has died after a long illness.

Pubs code: a year on

21-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

It is now a year since the pubs code was introduced but neither the trade, nor consultants and legal advisers negotiating deals between breweries and pubs, or pressure groups, seem to be celebrating.

Pubs code adjudicator in plea for ‘constructive discussion’

24-Feb-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby has urged critics of his office to “put hostility aside” and meet with him for “a constructive discussion”. 

The summer of sport: could you be in breach of your lease?

14-Jun-2016 By Jonathan Foulds and Catherine Davey

 Law firm Stevens & Boltons Jonathan Foulds and Catherine Davey explain how pubs can stay on the right side of the law during the bumper summer of sport

Legislation

Fair Pint's Clarke: "Heaven forbid tenants might actually make a decent living"

18-Nov-2015 By Simon Clarke

Fair Pint campaigner Simon Clarke gives his view on the tenanted debate and busts a few myths on pubco objections to the new legislation.

The Great Pubco Myth - Investment and Support

06-Jan-2015 By Robert Sayles

The pubco propaganda machine has focused primarily on two key benefits of the tied model – investment and support. If what we’re told is true then the removal of such benefits would result in many more pubs closing.

Pubco CEO questions the need for change

02-Dec-2014 By Robert Sayles

In the wake of the sensational government defeat culminating in ministers sanctioning MRO, Pubco CEO Roland Rodent remains in defiant mood. Robert Sayles met up with him at his flagship pub The Flying Pig to find out more.

FOT option will result in Armageddon warns Pubco CEO

13-Jan-2014 By Robert Sayles

Pubco CEO Roland Rodent is the latest in a long line of industry experts to claim an FOT option for tied tenants will have apocalyptic repercussions. Robert Sayles met up with him at one of his flagship pubs The Jolly Roger to find out more.

Are you a pubco mastermind?

13-Nov-2013 By Robert Sayles

Good evening and welcome to another edition of Mastermind. Tonight we’re coming to you from the magnificent new Library of Birmingham located in Centenary Square on Broad Street. 

Assessing the relationship between pub companies and their tenants

19-Sep-2012 By Robert Sayles

Much has been made of the problems associated with gullible tenants entering the trade. The voicing of such concerns suggest these ‘naïve’ things are little more than lambs to the slaughter, the tied pub trade something akin to a savage wilderness; one...

Pub company CEO defends business model: Part 3

04-Jul-2012 By Robert Sayles

Last week the city was rocked by news that recently retired pubco CEO and long time friend Roland Rodent had emerged from retirement to oust his successor William Weasel following a shareholder revolt.

Isn’t talk of credit a little premature?

18-Jun-2012

Well it seems that credit was being tossed around in abundance last week. No sooner had fellow blogger Mark Daniels suggested we acknowledge the positive changes taking place within the BII than PMA editor Rob Willock pops up and asks us to give property...

46% of tied tenants earn under £15k pa

30-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Forty six per cent of tied pub tenants earn less than £15,000 per year, more than twice the proportion among free-of-tie licensees, according to a new study that urges Government action on the beer tie.

It's all about trust, honour, integrity and respect, isn't it?

29-Jun-2011 By Robert Sayles

To fully understand the pubco/tenant relationship fully we need to look at two key concepts; power and partnership, writes Robert Sayles.