All Brewhouse & Kitchen articles
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Analysis & InsightThe growth of the third space: How pubs and restaurants can benefit from hybrid working
Coffee shops have traditionally been the go-to place for digital nomads with a desire for caffeine and community, but pubs and restaurants are developing ‘third spaces’ in their venues to capitalise on the number of hybrid workers. MCA takes a deeper look at the trend
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InterviewsBrewhouse & Kitchen: ‘We have less people doing more and more hours’
The pub operator may have reduced its workforce through natural attrition, but the impact of April’s extra labour costs is inhibiting growth and new job creation, CEO Kris Gumbrell tells MCA
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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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InterviewsBrewhouse & Kitchen to launch Craft House concept
Four existing high street locations will be converted to the more traditional pub concept over the next six months, in a move away from its brewpub model, CEO Kris Gumbrell tells MCA
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen prepares for further growth
The brewpub operator has completed a rights issue to fund its next stage of growth, and reported £16.7m in turnover for FY23 despite ‘mixed progress’ during the year
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NewsGovernment-backed hospitality employment scheme for Wales
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Compass Cymru and Greene King are all supporting the pathway, which will provide tailored training to jobseekers to kickstart a career in the sector
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen reviews sales options
The brewpub business is engaged in a strategic review to identify the “optimum way to create liquidity for investors”
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NewsBrewhouse sees festive like-for-like sales up 15%
The brewpub group attributed to the growth, not just to it being the first Covid restriction free Christmas since 2019, but also the strength of its festive offer and hard work of its teams.
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen: ‘2022 has been extremely challenging’
The group reported a loss before tax of £1.9m for the year to 25 September 2021, with 2022 challenging due to extra cost pressures
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NewsOperators announce full or partial closures for Queen’s funeral
Most operators announced they will reopen after the funeral service, while a few will remain closed all day on 19 September
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InterviewsBrewhouse & Kitchen: ‘People still want something different’
CEO Kris Gumbrell spoke to MCA about premiumising and evolving the offering, as well as leveraging experiences and liquor margins
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NewsOperators pledge fundraising support for Ukraine
Brewhouse & Kitchen is donating the proceeds from its seasonal beer, while Drake & Morgan is donating money from the sale of its chicken kyiv dish
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Interviews‘A strong employer brand is a big competitive advantage’
In the battle for quality staff, how good you are as an employer is everything, says Brewhouse & Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell
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Analysis & InsightOperators reluctant to pass cost pressure on to consumers
Despite the increasing cost of energy, labour and raw materials, hospitality operators have told MCA they are hesitant to dampen consumer demand by upping their prices
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NewsNew head of people at Brewhouse
Brewhouse & Kitchen has appointed Jody Bennett as its new head of people and learning. She joins from Liberation Group.
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Analysis & InsightWhy the PM’s ‘high skill, high wage’ plan fails to deliver
While developing homegrown talent should be encouraged, wages are just one factor in solving the labour shortage
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NewsTechnology drives drinks premiumisation in pubs
Digital technology, implemented during the pandemic, has boosted the popularity of more premium drinks and provided valuable data for operators, MCA’s Pub Conference audience heard.
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Analysis & InsightOpening night: ‘All very calm, well behaved and respectful’
Having waited months to welcome customers back inside, for one operator, 17 May was just like a normal Monday.
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InterviewsKris Gumbrell: ‘Our spend per head increased by £9’
Brewhouse & Kitchen saw spend per head increase by £9, on average, following the introduction of its mobile order and pay app.
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NewsTakeaway alcohol U-turn a “lifeline” but “not anywhere near enough”
The government’s U-turn on its ban on takeaway beer from pubs during lockdown has been welcomed by the industry ahead of tomorrow’s restrictions, but concerns have been raised as to how it compares to off-trade restrictions.