Brewhouse & Kitchen has reported like-for-like sales up 17% in its uninvested estate and 79% for those which have received investment in its first quart to December.
The group said own-brewed volumes now account for between 40% and 60% of sales in its currently nine-strong estate. Fresh Food also continues to grow with the sales mix moving from 32% to 36%.
Kris Gumbrell, Chairman of Brewhouse & Kitchen, said: “We came into this year confident that our offer was right for the market and we have been rewarded by strong growth across our business, in revenue, sites and guest awareness. We have been particularly delighted with the growth of gift cards. The group sold over £35,000 worth in the run up to Christmas plus an additional £21,000 in sales of brewing experience days and beer “master classes” as gifts. Most experiences are redeemed in January and February, enhancing our revenues during the quietest part of the year.
“A key element of our offer is the ability for guests to come and receive a unique experience working with the pub’s head brewer for a day or enjoying a fantastic evening of fun and education where they can attend a beer masterclass, or a food and beer matching experience.”
Managing director Simon Bunn said “It’s a fantastic achievement to triple the size of the branded group in a year, but we are already looking ahead to 2016. We have Bournemouth and Southbourne currently under development, both of which will open for first half of the year.”
