Pubs, Bars & Clubs News
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NewsGreene King reaches milestone of 80 franchise pubs
Four years after launching its franchise pub business, the group said its is committed to growing its footprint, with further openings in the pipeline
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NewsHeavitree pubs recording strong top line trading
The Exeter-based brewery and pub company recorded an increase in turnover of 3.62%, to £3.52m, for the six month to 30 April 2025, with profit before tax of £1.5m for the period.
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NewsAdnams reduces borrowings by £7m
The brewer and pub operator said debt reduction and increased confidence in transformational investments would all lead to sustainable growth in shareholder value
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NewsBrewDog leaves punk era behind to focus on staff wellbeing
A fresh management team appoints 200 mental health first aiders and promises to ‘look after the people who work for us’ after past bullying claims
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NewsHow inflation is killing off the pint
Smaller-sized measures are creeping on to drinks menus as pubs battle to get punters through the door
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen to expand ‘when conditions improve’
The pub operator reported a slight dip in turnover to £16.3m, albeit like-for-like sales growth improved to 2.5% in the first 35 weeks of its current financial year
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NewsMark McGinty rises to CEO at Valiant Pub Company
McGinty succeeds Gerry Carroll, who transitions to the role of executive chairman, as Valiant looks to further growth in the coming months
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NewsMarston’s appoints new CFO
Stephen Hopson, former of Mitchells & Butlers and Molson Coors, will succeed Hayleigh Lupino as CFO of the pub group this September
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NewsBrewDog pauses flotation plans
The multinational brewer and pub operator has rowed back on plans to become a public company, instead focusing on a return to growth and profitability
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NewsRedCat returns to acquisition trail
The 95-strong operator behind Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs has acquired The Warwick Arms Hotel, marking its first acquisition since August 2022
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NewsHeartwood: ‘We continue to invest as others cut back’
The operator of Heartwood Inns pubs and Brasserie Blanc restaurants has reported a 12.6% increase in revenue to £67.9m for the year ended 30 June 2024, with site EBITDA rising to £11.7m
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NewsVagabond confirms next two sites, plans to double portfolio in next 3 years
The new 15-year lease at St Paul’s Paternoster Square marks Vagabond’s first new location since Majestic acquired the business in April last year
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NewsUKHospitality slams Industrial Strategy for ’ignoring 70% of the economy’
The trade body has criticised the government’s new Industrial Strategy as a “missed opportunity” that fails to support foundational sectors of the economy
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NewsRedCat Hospitality trials new carvery concept
RedCat said the offer, which follows a £600k investment, is built around “fast, friendly service and great value,” with a new loyalty scheme designed to drive return visits
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NewsStar Pubs to invest £4.5m in outside spaces
Around 88 pubs will benefit from improved gardens this year, with a quarter of these being themed to Heineken brands – and 83 pub buildings will be revamped on the outside to boost their kerb appeal.
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NewsChanging drinking habits fuelling NPD in ready-to-drink options
Gen Z aren’t necessarily less interested in alcohol than older generations, they just have different demands and drinking habits, according to Diageo.
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NewsUKHospitality: Late-night levy would be a ‘huge mistake’ for Westminster
The trade body welcomed proposals for new entertainment zones and extended night-time transport, but reiterated firm opposition to any additional taxation on hospitality venues
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Heartwood, Thunderbird, Rudy’s, Wagamama, Lucky Franks, ScandiKitchden, and more
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NewsPub groups develop loyalty schemes to increase frequency
Greene King, Fuller’s, Mitchells & Butlers and Butcombe Group, are launching or revamping loyalty programmes in a bid to lure back customers with more frequency, the Financial Times reports
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NewsSelfridges to launch private members’ club in bid to restore profits
The proposed space, named 40 Duke, will take over the fourth floor of the department store and include a bar, private dining room and terrace