Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 83
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NewsStonegate to kickstart £7m refurbs of Fever estate
Stonegate is preparing to launch a £7m refurbishment programme over the summer on parts of the Fever Bars estate, with the potential to mix and match formats in the c32-strong collection, MCA has learnt.
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NewsClub class
Coppa Club, the Hugh Osmond-backed concept, recently reported like-for-like sales for Q2 2019 up 8.9%, with two new sites in Berkshire and Brighton forthcoming. Following this, Sue Walter, chief executive of parent company Various Eateries, spoke to MCA what makes Coppa Club different, how the concept is always evolving, and plans for sister brands Strada and Above & Below.
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Ei Group to support launch of game-based training at Hippo Inns
Ei Managed Investments has partnered with technology company Attensi to launch a game-based training solution, which is being rolled out at Hippo Inns.
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Solita Prestwich makes way for drinks-led concept
Solita, the Franco Sotgiu-led burger concept, has closed its Prestwich site, with plans to reopen it under a new drinks-led concept.
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NewsStrong performance in pubs and inns boosts overall sales at Thwaites
Thwaites saw turnover in its pubs and inns business increase by more than 8%, from £48.6m, to £52.7m, for the full year to 31 March 2019. EBITDA rose from £16.5m to £17.9m and operating profit was up by £1.6m to £14.3m.
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NewsLoungers updates on pipeline, hits 150 milestone
Loungers has updated on its opening programme with the launch of its 150th site - Fosso Lounge in Wells, Somerset - which brings it to 125 Lounges and 25 Cosy Clubs.
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NewsPitt Cue closes its doors for final time
Pitt Cue, the London barbecue restaurant started eight years ago by Tom Adams and Jamie Berger, has closed its doors for the last time.
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NewsAdventure Bar confirms location of ninth site
Adventure Bar has confirmed it has secured the Pillars of Hercules in Greek Street, Soho – one of the Be At One pubs that Stonegate acquired last summer – for its ninth opening, MCA has learnt.
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NewsAmber Taverns updates on pipeline plans
Amber Taverns, the freehold-only operator, has made further progress on its drive to expand its community pub estate.
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NewsRedcomb founders secure first site for new venture
Redcomb Pubs’ founders Dan Shotton and Mark Draper have acquired their first site under new venture Prospect Pubs & Bars and are “actively looking” for more.
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NewsLoungers see no reason for momentum to stall
Loungers sees no reason why the momentum of its openings should falter, chief executive Nick Collins, told MCA, as it aims for 20 Lounges and five Cosy Club openings this year.
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NewsHow robotics and machine learning are boosting efficiency at Marston's
Marston’s is ramping up its adoption of the latest technology, including machine learning and robotics. Head of technology services, Richard Cockbill, and head of technology, Paul Hume, talk to Andrew Don about how the technology is being applied and the benefits of it freeing up staff for other jobs.
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NewsBarworks to convert remaining Diner sites to pubs
Barworks is deserting the casual dining market and phasing out it’s the Diner concept in favour of individual wet-led pubs, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBucks & Berks operators taken on third site with Star
Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Star Pubs & Bars operators Carlos Maidana and Joy Roberts have opened their fourth site – The Oarsman, in Marlow.
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NewsCG Restaurants & Bars set on expansion after ending sales talks
CG Restaurants & Bars has briefed property agents to identify potential sites for the ambitious group, after it ruled out a sale following several approaches towards the end of last year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPivovar sets out revised growth plan for Thornbridge JV
Pivovar’s 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Thornbridge has started to gain traction as the partners increase the number of sites they believe they could initially open, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCAMRA labels Marston's decision to axe cask ale as "extreme"
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has condemned Marston’s cull of cask ale at its Scottish managed pubs as “extreme”.
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NewsPeach to reinvest in pubs following decision to end sales process
Peach Pubs has returned to “business as usual” as it continues to invest in its pubs rather than put its head back above the parapet for prospective buyers.
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NewsBrakspear adds site number 14 to managed estate
Brakspear has acquired the Nag’s Head in Abingdon from a private landlord, which will take its expanding managed estate to 14 sites, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSimmons Bar acquires Dirty Harry’s site in Soho
Simmons Bars has completed on a new site in Soho – the former Dirty Harry’s bar at 201-203 Wardour Street, MCA has learnt.