Types Of Restaurants

Christmas and new year sales drop for pubs

19-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw like-for-like sales down by 0.1% over the six week Christmas and New Year period, according to research.

Opinion: ALMR reflects on 25 years of dramatic change

09-May-2017 By Kate Nicholls, chief executive, ALMR

This year, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) celebrates its 25th birthday and it really is a coming of age for the trade body.

The Dyke closure

Licensee has 'never ever seen' ACV campaigners at his pub

12-Oct-2016 By Oli Gross

The licensee of a pub that ‘closed overnight’ and was turned into a furniture shop has defended his decision to shut the site, after campaigners submitted an ACV application.

Crime

Licensee hailed for kicking out man wearing offensive Hillsborough top

31-May-2016 By Oli Gross

A licensee has been praised for kicking out a customer wearing a top deemed to be offensive to victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Burger King launches bid to start serving beer at UK branches

02-Nov-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Burger King could become the first fast-food restaurant to start serving beer after it applied for drinks licences at four of its UK branches.

Young's to roll out burger shack concept

12-May-2015 By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

Young’s pub company is planning to roll-out more than 20 Burger Shacks across its pub estate following introduction of the fast casual offering at The Windmill in Clapham and The Bull in Streatham, retail director Patrick Dardis told M&C Report.

Norfolk pub re-opens with bakery and community cafe

27-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

A village pub dating back to the 13th century has re-opened its doors with a bakery and community cafe following an 18-month closure.

Marston's CEO says sport is becoming less important to pubs

31-Jul-2014 By John Harrington

Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay believes the importance of sport on TV in pubs is “not what it used to be” as customers choose to watch events at home.

Gourmet hotdogs 'a fad'

21-Jul-2014 By John Harrington

Gourmet hotdogs, juice bars and bubble tea bars are “short lived” crazes, although street food is starting to have a greater influence across the wider UK restaurant sector, according to the new Menu & Food Trends Report from Allegra Foodservice.

NEW PRODUCTS

Amore di Gelato launches two new flavours

11-Apr-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The company has added grape and Amaretti flavours to its range of premium ice creams.

New eating out concepts are in 'fastest growth in years'

07-Apr-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Foodservice operators are rolling out new eating out concepts ‘at a faster rate than the sector has seen for several years’.

Everards eyes six acquisitions in 2014

14-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

Everards managing director Stephen Gould has told M&C Report he hopes to add around six sites this year, as the company reports a 1.7% rise in profit before tax and exceptionals to £1.6m in the year to 30 September.

Pub dessert sales fall as 'fickle' diners turn nose up at sweet trolley

07-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Sales of desserts in pubs, restaurants and cafes have fallen 6.4% in a year, with “fickle” diners eschewing the course, a new report from NPD group shows.

Charles Wells partners with Yummy for London pub acquisition

10-Aug-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Charles Wells has bought a London pub from Young’s specifically to let to multiple operator Yummy Pub Company and is looking at opportunities to adopt a similar acquisition strategy going forward, the PMA's sister title M&C Report has learnt.

Win £3K for your pub — enter your business ideas now

07-Nov-2011 By Jo Bruce

Freehold pubs are being offered the chance to win £3k to set up a new business idea in their pub.

Pubs get the takeaway bug

21-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit looks at ideas for pubs to boost their profits through takeaway sales

Wi-Fi is most popular pub add-on service

14-Mar-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Wi-Fi is the most popular add-on service among pub goers, according to a study by Scottish and Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC).

Caroline Nodder: 'It has been a genuine privilege to write about such a vibrant market'

11-Mar-2011 By Caroline Nodder

Us journalists are notoriously fickle when it comes to moving from industry to industry, but I have to say the pub sector has been a massive part of...

Pub takeaways: a slice of the action

22-Oct-2010 By John Porter

John Porter looks at how pubs can profit from the growing takeaway market and talks to licensees who have successfully implemented an offer.

City Diary — 22 July

23-Jul-2010 By The PMA Team

All the latest rumour and gossip from the City.

Agent reports buyers still keen to re-open closed pubs

25-Jun-2010 By Hamish Champ

More than 60 per cent of closed pubs sold by a leading property agent since the start of the year have been re-opened as... pubs. As many debate the...

Bar Boosters: taking the initiative

29-Mar-2010 By Sonya Hook

Sonya Hook reports on S&NP's Bar Boosters programme, which is designed to give licensees a helping hand, offering a range of services.

S&NPC hopes to boost lessee profits with new services

01-Mar-2010

Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) has launched what it describes as a "groundbreaking" initiative to boost its licensees'...

S&NPC offers up business boosting scheme

01-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney

Pub goers will now be able to order flowers, drop off their dry cleaning or order a take-away pizza while enjoying a pint, thanks to a new initiative...

Saffron Leisure buys 2nd freehold

21-Oct-2009 By Jo Bruce

Family-owned pub company Saffron Leisure has opened a second site — Grandison in Bramfield, Hertfordshire.

Pub operator Fluid diversifies into coffee shops

26-May-2009 By The PMA Team

Newcastle pub operator Fluid, which was crowned best operator in Newcastle, is diversifying into coffee shops.

Franchises you could take into your pub

26-Feb-2009

Last week I examined the franchised model and how it might apply to pubs. But that was from the wider perspective of leasing out large sections of...

Massive Pub Company calls in the administrators

28-Jan-2008 By Hamish Champ

Massive Pub Company, the London-based multiple operator, has put 34 of its 46 sites into administration.It is understood the pub operator called in...

Certified family-friendly

01-Nov-2007

Children in the pub. Licensees, it seems, either love 'em or hate 'em.For every publican welcoming them in through the door (accompanied by their...

All tastes catered for

21-May-2007 By James Wilmore

Lots of pubs in England are developing weird and wacky ways to attract new customers once the smoking ban hits. Whether it be slot car racing,...

Have your say...

05-Apr-2007

"Publicans are well used to dealing with disturbances and patrons breaking the law. This law is no different. Public co-operation is important but if...

Carvery comeback

01-Apr-2007

The carvery is making a strong return, attracting a new generation of customers. Jo Bruce reports The carvery is shaking off its image problem of...

MyShout

14-Dec-2006

Poker and great food are two ways to draw consumers back into the pub, says David Elliott I have been amazed during recent conversations with...

Pub Food Roundtable: The great debate

06-Dec-2006

Taking part in the debate, held at The Publican's office in Blackfriars, London were: Tim Bird, operations manager, EP PubsPaul Drye, catering...

THE AGENTS

28-Sep-2006

Perusing the Morning Advertiser last week, I realised just how much the impact of the smoking ban is preoccupying everyone - and yes, it is...

Keep ahead of the game

28-Sep-2006

How I got here I have been in and out of the catering trade since the late 1980s and have worked for Groupe Chez Gerard, Chutney Mary and Raymond...

Legal advice: Ongoing concerns

27-Jul-2006

A recent case before a London Tax Tribunal will be of interest to those entering into new business opportunities in the licensed trade. The premises...

British pubs outdo French bistros, says Egon Ronay

21-Nov-2005

Steak and ale pie outdoes boeuf en croute every time, according to Egon Ronay.The veteran critic believes the best British food pubs now offer a...

What is the future for Pub Food?

01-Apr-2005

Food report on the future of Pub Food

Website solace for lonesome drinkers

26-Feb-2004

Lonesome drinkers looking for mates to go to the pub with have been logging on to a new website in their thousands. The website,...

What the Sunday papers said

03-Nov-2003

Mail on SundayLeisure entrepreneur Trevor Hemmings is believed to be considering a bid for troubled high street bar operator Yates Group. Yates is...

l Pub sector property agent Christie's has seen the highest

10-Apr-2003

Gwynn said: "It is our strategy to extend our activities, either in geographical or product terms. The group now has substantial platforms in...

Durham bar and microbrewery goes into administration

16-Jan-2002

A high-profile Durham bar and microbrewery has gone into administration only five months after opening in a flood of publicity.Cathedral's has been...