All Greene King articles
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NewsGreene King invests £42m in H1
The pubco invested in 130 of its pubs and smokehouse restaurants over the first six months of 2025, with a total of 10 Hickory’s restaurants to open this year
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OpinionTelegraph tirade ignores diversity of pub sector
Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington responds to a recent newspaper hit piece, arguing the pub sector is a far more innovative and dynamic space than the bland, corporate daydream conjured up in The Telegraph
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NewsGreene King sets out proposals for business rates relief
The pubco recommends the business rates multiplier for pubs should be reduced by 20p, and that rates should be calculated based on profit rather than turnover
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NewsPub bosses warn government over £1.7bn tax on business
The leaders of JW Wetherspoon, Fuller’s and Greene King have called for the “unfairness” in the business rates system to be rectified if further pub closures are to be avoided
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘The future of socialising is changing’
Jodie Tate, MD of Destination Brands and Ventures, told MCA’s Pub Conference that experiential venues will be key investments for the pub company
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Harry’s, KERB, Greene King, Bloomsbury Leisure Group, and more
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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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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘We are feeling confident about our current pace’
With the rate of new openings increasing under Greene King’s ownership, MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the investments driving the BBQ smokehouse brand forward
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Event NewsOnly a few tickets left: Pub Conference 2025
Taking place this Thursday at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, the conference will bring together the UK’s leading pub and bar operators, investors, analysts and suppliers for a day packed with insight, strategy and connection
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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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NewsPub sector increases commitment to DEI
Companies including Fuller’s, Greene King, and Punch Pubs have committed to furthering diversity and inclusion in support of the BBPA’s Open To All charter
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EventsPub leaders to share strategies for standout destination venues
Leaders from Greene King, Butcombe and St Austell will explore the strategies behind building and sustaining these venues at this year’s Pub Conference
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including The Chalk, Burger Drop, Rudy’s, and more
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NewsRedCat in talks over Greene King package
The Rooney Anand-chaired pub company is in advanced talks to buy a 39-strong package from his former company Greene King, Sky News reports
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NewsGreene King delivers revenue growth across all four divisions
Group revenue increased by 3.2%, with the pub operator attributing the performance to record Christmas bookings and strong demand from events such as the 2024 Men’s Euros
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, YouMeSushi, Greene King’s The Sherlock Holmes and more
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Weekend PressGreene King-backed Hickory’s to open 10 restaurants a year
The BBQ smokehouse brand, which was acquired by Greene King in 2022, has said it sees a ‘substantial opportunity’ to grow despite sector challenges, The Independent reports
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NewsIn pictures: Greene King’s Farmhouse Kitchen Ossett
Located at Silkwood Park, the former Farmhouse Inns site has received a six-figure investment, transforming it into a new value-led family-friendly all-day dining concept
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NewsGreene King invests £10m in HR and payroll platform
The pub company is investing £10m in the new platform, Workday, to support its team members and enhance people-focused services over the next five years
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NewsGreene King expands franchise pub concepts to Scotland
The pubco will roll out Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs in Scotland, building on their success in England, where Greene King operates over 70 franchise pubs