Tenants

Licensing hub - legal with Poppleston Allen

Top tips: how landlords and tenants can protect their premises licence

03-Dec-2021 By James Anderson, partner, Poppleston Allen

In this article, I am looking at premises licences, their status and protection and steps that should be taken by both landlord and tenant.

PCA outlines ‘blueprint’ to streamline tenant access to pubs code information

05-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

The office of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has published a new strategy for providing tied tenants the pubs code support in light of the findings of an operator survey.

#UnitedWeStand

The 6 principles that will get St Austell through Covid-19

06-Apr-2020 By Ed Bedington

The boss of a leading family brewer has set out a passionate response to the crisis engulfing his sector and announced a set of guiding principles for support to his 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.

FSB: pubco codes are not working

04-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Seven in 10 tenants (69%) think the new pubcos' codes of practice will not improve relationships with their pubcos, claims new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Robert Sayles: Ex-BDM turns whistleblower - Exclusive

14-Dec-2010 By Robert Sayles Robert

The revelations that I'm about to share with you have been made by a former employee of a major pub operator. Employed as a BDM, he worked a total...

Survey: most tenants satisfied with their pubco

06-Aug-2010 By John Harrington

More tenants are satisfied than dissatisfied with their pubco, but more than one in three remain unhappy with them. That's according to a survey of...

Bateman's balance of power

27-Jul-2010 By Roger Protz

Stuart Bateman, managing director of George Bateman & Son, hates the word "tie" and wants a partnership with his tenants, says Roger Protz.

Tenants shed staff as recession bites

10-Jun-2010 By John Harrington

Tenants have been forced to shed more staff in the past year as licensees say the recession has hit harder than expected, says a new CGA survey.

Robert Sayles: Everards - A pubco with a difference?

22-Apr-2010 By Robert Sayles Robert

Nothing it seems, stirs the emotions or provokes quite the same level of hostility that this seemingly innocuous little word does; reactions such as...

Robert Sayles: Exclusive - Pubco CEO defends business model

10-Mar-2010 By Robert Sayles Robert

Pubco CEO and long-time friend of mine, Roland Rodent recently announced that he intends to retire in June 2011 after a long and distinguished career...

It's not about the tie — but a share of the pie

05-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney

No rent reviews and cheaper beer — Badger Pubs director Matt Kearsey tells Ewan Turney about the new Hall & Woodhouse tenants' deal.

Alistair Darby replies to readers' questions

25-Feb-2010 By Alastair Darby

Alistair Darby came to the Crawley offices of the MA this week to work as our guest editor. Here, he answers readers' questions.

St Austell tenants happy with the brewer

17-Dec-2009 By Gemma McKenna

Some nine out of 10 tenants at Cornish family brewer St Austell are happy with their area manager, according to a new survey.

Sheps freezes beer prices for tenants until 2011

27-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Shepherd Neame is freezing prices on its beer products for more than a year as part of a major new support package for tenants, The Publican can...

Tied tenants to lobby MPs today

20-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Scores of MPs are expected to discuss the pubco model with tied tenants at an event at Parliament today. Hundreds of tied tenants from across the UK...

Pubcos: case for the defence

16-Jan-2009 By John Harrington

Pubcos defended their treatment of tenants and rejected calls for the beer tie to be scrapped during a heated hearing in December.

London Town reopening 38 pubs

09-Oct-2008 By The PMA Team

London Town, which has an estate of 205 tenanted pubs and 61 managed pubs, has reopened 30 closed pubs this year — and has eight more it will...

Brumby: The cost of tenant support

24-Jul-2008 By Mark Brumby

The profitability of the average tenancy could drop by £30,000 next year requiring very expensive support from the big pubcos, argues Blue Oar Securities analyst Mark Brumby.

Flying the flag for family brewers

20-Mar-2008

Stockport-based Robinsons prides itself on keeping things simple and supporting licensees whenever possible. Tony Halstead reports Tenants of...

MA Feature - Challenges for pubs in 2007

12-Jan-2007 By Peter Linacre

In the first of a three-week series, we examine challenges facing the trade - this week with Peter Linacre of Massive Pub Company.

Provence calls halt to tenanted estate

04-Aug-2006 By The PMA Team

Provence, the pub operator that sells freeholds at auction with a lease to itself, has decided to stop expanding its tenanted estate. The company,...

Drink Talking: Brian Jacobs

02-Jun-2005

Guidance to valuers over beer-tie tenants ensures that an unfair situation is perpetuated says Brian Jacobs, accountant and co-founder, Freedom For...

InnSpired energy stance defended

12-Dec-2002

by Richard Matthews A pub company has been accused of only being interested in making money for itself and not achieving savings for its tenants. An...