All Greene King articles – Page 5
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: We don’t need more acquisitions to improve food
The Greene King CEO hailed a solid financial performance against a very difficult backdrop, with profits up and customers returning to pubs
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NewsGreene King achieves +60% increase in group revenue for FY22
The pub company and brewer reported adjusted operating profit of £192.6m for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2023, compared to £18.6m the prior year, with the new financial year to be one of continued investment
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NewsPubs looking to capitalise on Coronation
Pubs and breweries up and down the country are planning to host special events, brew limited edition beers and make the most of the extended opening hours
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NewsPubs generate £26.2bn of GVA, Greene King report finds
Speaking at The Kings Arms in Mayfair on 24 April, CEO Nick Mackenzie introduced new research ahead of the King’s coronation
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NewsGreene King: Pubs remain bedrock of society
The brewer and pub operator has launched a report to coincide with the King’s Coronation examining the role pubs play in local communities and how they have evolved since 1953
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NewsGreene King bolsters finance team
Group M&A director Matthew Ward is adding a new role of finance director for partnerships & ventures to his responsibilities
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NewsNew Pub Partners MD at Greene King
Dan Robinson will hold overall responsibility for Greene King’s leased, tenanted and franchise business unit, with Wayne Shurvinton appointed to a new role as partnership and ventures MD
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NewsBrewDog, Greene King and Nightcap triumph at The Publican Awards
The companies took home two awards each, while The Alchemist, Brewhouse & Kitchen and Anglian Country Inns were also recognised at the industry event
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NewsGreene King sets women in leadership target
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the pub company is aiming for its senior management team to be 50% women by 2023
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NewsHickory’s saw like-for-likes up 30% last year
The barbecue and smokehouse restaurant group, acquired by Greene King in October, said it had repaired the damage to its balance sheet done by the lockdowns.
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NewsGreene King appoints investment director
Charlie Gale was previously investment manager at Star Pubs & Bars, and will join Greene King’s Premium, Urban and Venture Brands division in the new year.
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NewsBosher to leave Greene King
Karen Bosher, who has worked at the pub company and brewer for the past 10 years, and step down from her role as MD of Premium, Urban and Venture to pursue ”a fresh challenge”
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 3)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Greene King, Loungers, and Nightcap
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NewsDelivery and brewery workers vote to strike over Christmas
Greene King pubs, as well as chains including KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Wagamama, will see shortages due to strikes
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NewsAged 66 or over? You could get free pub food and drink during the World Cup
Greene King is launching a competition which would allow older customers to eat free during the 2022 World Cup
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Analysis & InsightA new chapter for Hickory’s
Managing director John Welsh has long talked about the “scope for many more” restaurants – and with the business now taken under Greene King’s wing, this ambition is a step closer to being realised
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NewsGreene King acquires Hickory’s
The pub company plans to leverage its scale and accelerate the national roll out of the smokehouse restaurant brand with “significant growth” over time
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NewsGreene King adds ESG to list of strategic drivers
The change will mean the pub operator and brewer will place an even greater focus on supporting communities, giving people better lives and reducing environmental impacts
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InterviewsGreene King moves to data-led approach
The pub operator is focusing on targeted communication and becoming increasily digitally driven, according to commercial and marketing director Andrew Gallagher
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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