Tenanted + Leased

PCA: 21% unhappy with their pubco, Marston’s gains top satisfaction score

17-Jul-2024 By Gary Lloyd

More than one fifth of tenants (21%) of the ‘big six’ pub company are dissatisfied with the relationship with their pubco, according to the pubs code adjudicator (PCA).

JW Lees set to announce record sales

12-Jul-2024 By Gary Lloyd

JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones has told The Morning Advertiser the brewer, pub operator and hotel business is set to post record sales when its financial year figures are published next week.

‘Very strong’ first half of year for Stonegate

21-Jun-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Stonegate Group, Britain’s largest pubco, has reported a “very strong” first half of its financial year that has given the business “real confidence” for the future.

OPINION

Digital solutions to new tenant information

18-Jun-2024 By Fiona Dickie, pubs code adjudicator

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) is encouraged by pub company plans to use digital approaches to increase tenant understanding of their pub code rights and provide them with the information they are entitled to under the pubs code.

BIG INTERVIEW

The Big Interview: 'I'm never happy, never satisfied' says Admiral boss

11-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Modest is the word that springs to mind when speaking with Chris Jowsey.

Liberation Group revenue up 20% to £144.4m

03-Jun-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Liberation Group has reported a 20% year-on-year growth in revenue in a “stand-out” financial year.

BIG INTERVIEW

The Big Interview: Lawson’s rule is to ‘be yourself’

14-May-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Be yourself and make sure you switch off when you are not at work – that’s the advice Star Pubs & Bars managing director Lawson Mountstevens has for anyone wanting to further their career.

Heineken UK unveils £39m plan to upgrade pub estate

06-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has revealed plans to inject £39m into upgrading and reopening sites in its Star Pubs & Bars tenanted and leased estate to attract remote workers.

Greene King Pub Partners unveils Night of Excellence winners

24-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Greene King leased, tenanted and franchise arm Pub Partners has honoured a plethora of licensees and pubs in its Night of Excellence Awards.

Town’s longest serving licensee celebrates 20-year anniversary

23-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The longest serving licensee in Penrith, Cumbria has marked 20 years at the town pub and been presented with an award.

Punch expands its growing estate

10-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Punch Pubs & Co has acquired a trio of Leicestershire pubs from Steamin' Billy into its leased and tenanted division.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) winner: Shepherd Neame

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Partnership has been a major facet of the pub trade for generations, and with changing models and market conditions, the concept has never been more important and vital, and with Kent-based brewery Shepherd Neame, it’s a concept that vital to its success.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Were you papped at the Publican Awards?

03-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The glorious Evolution London venue welcomed pub and bar operators and bosses from across the UK last week (Wednesday 27 March) to celebrate the 2024 Publican Awards.

Village pub licensees mark 40th anniversary

02-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Licensees of a village pub in Suffolk have celebrated four decades in the heart of their community.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) finalists, sponsored by CMBC

22-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our three finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit...

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) finalists

22-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our four finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit of...

PROPERTY ROUND-UP

Harbour Beer House to open, Heartwood Collection launches pub with rooms

12-Mar-2024 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Harbour Beer House will open its doors in summer, but in more recent news, Heartwood Collection has launched a new site and gastropub the Guinea Grill has reopened in London.

OPINION

OPINION: Pubcos scoring well with licensees but can do more

04-Mar-2024 By Neil Morgan, senior director pubs & restaurants, Christie & Co

I recently had the pleasure of attending this year’s Leased & Tenanted Spotlight in London, alongside senior executives from key industry bodies.

Admiral pumped over £27m into 300 pubs

30-Jan-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Community pub company Admiral Taverns ploughed more than £27m into refurbishments and updates across its Proper Pubs and tenanted and leased estate in England, Scotland and Wales last year.

Brakspear expands with New Dawn site acquisitions

29-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

Brakspear has expanded its leased and tenanted estate into Hampshire following the purchase of two pubs in the county from multi-site operators New Dawn Pubs.

Marston’s unveils new partnership agreement

24-Jan-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Wolverhampton-based pub company Marston’s has announced a new partnership agreement, which will eventually include all partner pubs.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Admiral boss: 'We need a competent Government'

19-Jan-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The MA’s Nikkie Thatcher spoke with Admiral Taverns CEO Chris Jowsey to find out his thoughts on the news from this week.

Property market set to be dynamic in 2024

11-Jan-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

An increased level of activity in the property market signalled the potential of a dynamic market in 2024, a new report has revealed.

The surge in applications to run a pub

05-Jan-2024 By Gary Lloyd

“New year, new me.” So often the cry of someone who managed to survive the previous 365 days despite facing hammer blows all the way with the intention of reversing such misfortunes in the time it will take for the Earth to revolve around the sun again.

Star shines as Marston’s T&L pub of the year

22-Dec-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Publican Ally Heath praised her team after the Star in Penkridge saw off all other competitors to be crowned pub of the year in Marston’s tenanted & leased annual awards.

OPINION

Looking back at 2023 and forward to 2024

21-Dec-2023 By Fiona Dickie, pubs code adjudicator

As we approach the new year, it is an opportunity to review some of the key milestones for the pubs code and the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) during 2023.

PUBLICAN AWARDS

2024 Publican Awards finalists revealed

20-Dec-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

With the first stage of the rigorous judging process complete, the 2024 Publican Awards finalists can now be unveiled.

The Big Interview

'I've got a ridiculous addiction to pubs' - Stonegate's Payne takes a look back

19-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

After more than 50 years in the pub trade, Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne is hanging up his bar blade. The MA met up with him to chat over 50 amazing years in the trade.

Town’s longest serving licensee leaves industry after 19 years

12-Dec-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The operator of a seaside town pub is leaving the industry after almost two decades at the helm.

OPINION

'Is a pub ever truly viable?'

05-Dec-2023 By Phil Dixon, trade adviser

It was 1983. I was the Midland’s Senior Officer at the National Licensed Victuallers Association.

Couple plan to travel the UK after 27 years at the bar

04-Dec-2023 By Gary Lloyd

A couple that has spent 27 years at the helm of a North Yorkshire pub and raised more than £100,000 for charity are quitting to travel the UK and spend time with friends.

PROPERTY ROUND UP

Trio takes on Shepherd Neame pub

28-Nov-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Three friends have come to the helm of a Shepherd Neame pub, while another venue has launched a fish & chip shop as operators expand their estate.

Exclusive

East London Pub Co goes into administration

24-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

The East London Pub Company has gone into administration, although the businesses four sites are continuing to trade.

Extra time to enter 2024 Publican Awards

24-Nov-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The entry deadline for next year’s Publican Awards has been extended, meaning operators have an additional week to be in with a chance of being named the best of the best.

Punch appoints ex-Peach MD Stoddart as strategic adviser

20-Nov-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Co-founder of Peach Pubs Hamish Stoddart has joined Punch Pubs & Co as a strategic adviser to its board.

THE CASK PROJECT

Rocking Rudolph returns, cancer charity to benefit again

20-Nov-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Greene King is hoping to boost charity coffers again this year with the release of festive favourite cask ale Rocking Rudolph.

Emeny hails ‘excellent financial results’ at Fuller’s

15-Nov-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Fuller’s has delivered “excellent financial results” with like-for-like (lfl) sales up 12.7% in the first half of its financial year (H1 2024) compared to the same period last year.

PROPERTY ROUND-UP

The Piano Works moves to Nightcap venue

15-Nov-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Nightcap, Loungers and Hydes have recently launched new sites across the country.

Star licensee marks 40th anniversary

14-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Operators at a village pub in Lincolnshire have been recognised for their service to the community on their 40th anniversary at the helm.

PROPERTY: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

BrewDog eyes Asia expansion after Hong Kong launch

01-Nov-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

It's been a big month for BrewDog, with new sites launching in Hong Kong and Amsterdam, and now the operator is looking to further spread its wings into Asia.

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

Explore a world of flavours with Mission Foods

30-Oct-2023 By Mission Foods

Looking to make your pub menu really stand out this autumn-winter season?

Transferred Punch pubs key to revenue boost

27-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Punch Pubs & Co’s move to convert leased and tenanted pubs to its managed division has been cited as the “predominant driving force” for a 10.2% lift in revenue in its trading update for the 52 weeks ended 13 August 2023.

FEATURE - FOOD TRENDS

FEATURE: Food trends for winter

27-Oct-2023 By Emma Eversham

Shorts and T-shirts have finally been replaced by sweaters and sou’westers as the UK’s weather resumes its usual service following an unseasonably warm and dry September and October.

PROPERTY ROUND-UP

Morgan Pub Collective site opens after £270k refurb

24-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Morgan Pub Collective has taken on its sixth pub with Greene King Pub Partners, a Surrey operator has taken on his second pub and Brakspear pumps £2m into two L&T sites.

PCA COLUMN

Improving the tied tenant and business development manager relationship

24-Oct-2023 By Fiona Dickie, pubs code adjudicator

The relationship between the business development manager (BDM) and tenant is a significant one.

Red Oak Taverns to acquire 17 St Austell pubs

24-Oct-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Red Oak Taverns is set to complete the purchase of 17 sites from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted division, helping to further extend the former’s presence in the south west.

BIG INTERVIEW

The Big Interview: Tom Davies of Brakspear

23-Oct-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Regrets? Tom Davies of Brakspear doesn’t dwell on them.

55% of operators lack confidence about winter trade

17-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Most operators lack confidence about trade in the coming winter months, with gastropubs reporting they are quieter than usual, new data has revealed.

Publican Awards

Publican Awards 2024 open for entry

16-Oct-2023 By Ed Bedington

The hunt is on for the best operators in the hospitality sector as the industry’s leading awards gets underway for 2024.

Greene King opens 'milestone' 40th Hive Pub

11-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased and tenanted franchise division of Greene King, has announced the launch of its 40th Hive Pub.