All Admiral articles
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Interviews
Admiral Taverns on the virtuous circle of its licensee-centric approach
As the the community pub company grows revenues by 18% to £182m, CEO Chris Josey hails the benefits of a supportive relationship with its publicans
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News
Rates relief and duty freeze welcomed by industry
Trade bodies have welcomed the measures announced in the Autumn Statement while continuing to call for reforms to the business rates, tax, and planning systems
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News
Autumn Statement provides ‘lifeline’ for pubs
Pub operators welcomed the decisions to extend business rates relief and freeze alcohol duty, while calling for long-term reforms to reduce costs and tax burden on hospitality
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Admiral Taverns reports resilient trading
The c1,500 strong pub group said that its continued investment in pubs and licensees was driving growth in a “volatile external environment”
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Admiral Taverns invests over half a million in three pubs
Part of strategic capex, the Chester-based community operator has spent more than £10m upgrading its pubs throughout the first half of 2023
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Admiral Taverns: ‘It’s been a strong six months’
Sales are up 10% year-on-year, with the Proper Pubs division outperforming the rest of the estate and providing more than 25% return on investment, CEO Chris Jowsey tells MCA
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Interviews
Star Pubs & Bars: ‘The great British consumer still loves pubs’
MD Lawson Mountstevens told MCA’s Pub Conference said despite cost challenges, he feels much more optimistic than eight months ago, as consumer demand is coming through strongly on the top line
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Interviews
Punch: Operator managed model makes us better at running pubs
The model is also providing a solution for “very talented” individuals who want to build a career in the sector, Punch CEO Clive Chesser told MCA’s Pub Conference
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News
Admiral invests £1m in Proper Pubs
The community pub division, which has more than 170 sites across Britain, has invested the funds in four pubs in Middlesbrough, Harlow, Preston and Wigan
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Admiral Taverns turnover boosted by Hawthorn integration
The c1,550-strong pub operator reported turnover of £152.8m following the successful integration of the Hawthorn Community Pub Company
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Admiral Taverns launches £1m sustainability roadmap
The investment will target 450 of Admiral’s least energy efficient pubs to help licensees combat rising energy costs
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Energy relief: ‘There must be a comprehensive package’
Operators including Stonegate, Fuller’s, City Pub Group, Pizza Hut, and Admiral Taverns have welcomed the government’s support package but called for long-term support
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Analysis & Insight
Energy crisis: ‘Price rises cannot be completely avoided’
As utility costs force even viable businesses to the brink of collapse, MCA speaks to the leaders of JD Wetherspoon, Admiral Taverns, Pizza Hut UK and Fulham Shore about how they’re coping
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Interviews
Chris Jowsey: the pubs boss lobbying to keep locals in business
Tired of waiting for government help for his tenants facing soaring energy bills, the Admiral Taverns chief executive decided to buy fuel direct from an oil and gas producer, he tells The Observer
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News
Pub operators amp up delivery and retention efforts
Leading pub operators discussed their views on the current trading landscape during a round table discussion at MCA’s Pub Conference
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News
In pictures: MCA’s Pub Conference 2022
Highlights of the programme included a Q&A with Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne and Shepherd Name CEO Jonathan Neame and a presentation from Fuller’s CEO Simon Emeny
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Interviews
Admiral Taverns: ‘Funding for acquisitions isn’t an issue’
The community pub group has the support of its should suitable opportunities arise, CEO Chris Jowsey told the Pub Conference
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News
MCA’s Pub Conference takes place on Wednesday
There are only two days to go, so book your place to hear from the likes of Stonegate, Fuller’s, Shepherd Neame, Admiral Taverns, Liberation Group, Brasserie Bar Co and Oakman Group on 6 July
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News
Admiral sells pub package
The seven-strong disposal to FB Taverns is part of requirements from the CMA following the pub company’s acquisition of Hawthorn
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Pub Conference 2022: full agenda revealed
Stonegate’s chairman and founder Ian Payne, Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny and Shepherd Neame’s chief executive Jonathan Neame are among the highlights on the programme