Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 186
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NewsPubs outperform restaurants in August
Pub groups outperformed their casual dining counterparts in August, with a 1.2% rise in like-for-like sales versus a 0.4% decline respectively, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Red Oak eyes growth to 300 sites
Red Oak Taverns co-founder Mark Grunnell has told MCA that the pubs code threshold of 500 sites is the only barrier to the group’s growth ambitions.
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Thwaites reveals Grill & Grain concept
Thwaites is to launch its new concept, Grill & Grain, in November with plans to roll it out if it proves successful, MCA has learnt.
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Griffiths stands down as Beer Group chair
Andrew Griffiths MP has announced he will step down as chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group following his appointment as a member of the Government Whips’ Office.
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Ian Macleod takes over Spencerfield Spirits
Ian Macleod Distillers has taken over Spencerfield Spirit Company, including flagship brand Edinburgh Gin.
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JDW launches first order & pay app
JD Wetherspoon is to roll out its first order & pay app across its estate after a successful trial in selected sites.
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Clipp swaps B&L for Metropolitan Pubco
Gabi Clipp has stepped down as head of people at Burger & Lobster
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Growth in gin and fizz sales show 'increasing diversity' of pub industry
Gin and sparkling wine sales are providing a significant boost to British pubs according to new figures released by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
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Young's steak pub beats Hawksmoor at Harden's awards
Mayfair’s Guinea Grill has seen off strong competition from steak specialists Hawksmoor to win the award for Best Steaks & Grills at the first Harden’s London Restaurant Awards 2016.
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NewsJDW: Sales mix; share buybacks; hotels and takeaways
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin and chief executive John Hutson spoke to the media following this morning’s full-year results announcement.
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Beer Marketing Awards winners revealed
The winners of this year’s Beer Marketing Awards were announced last night at an event at Truman’s Brewery in London.
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Big Red Teapot founders see rollout potential in Treacle
The founders of Edinburgh-based bar group Big Red Teapot have told MCA they see rollout potential in their Treacle concept.
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Peach Pubs on track for milestone
Peach Pubs is “within reach” of its medium term goal of growing to 22 sites and expects to open another one or two this year.
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Good Pub Guide 2017 winners
The Horse Guards Inn in Tillington, West Sussex, has been named the Good Pub Guide Pub of the Year 2017.
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Caledonia completes Liberation acquisition
Caledonia Investments has completed its £118m acquisition Channel Islands-based brewer and pub operator, the Liberation Group.
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NewsJDW sees sales rise 4.1% year to date
JD Wetherspoon has seen sales growth of 4.1% in its current financial year, from 24 July, and has predicted a “slightly improved trading outcome this year”.
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Greene King managed lfls up 1.7%
Greene King has this morning reported a 1.7% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed estate in the 18 weeks to 4 September
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JDW releases autumn menu changes
JD Wetherspoon has introduced three new burgers as part of its autumn menu.
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NewsBurningNight launches £3.5m fundraise
BurningNight Group has launched a £3.5m fundraise through peer-to-peer lending platform Crowdstacker, to aid the next stage of its expansion.