Geronimo Inns is expected to turnover more than £9m this year.
The company has grown to 15 pubs, of which six are Michelin-rated.
Founder Rupert Clevely tells The Sunday Times how he turned from international marketing director at Veuve Clicquot to move into the pubs business.
The Sunday Times (Business) 25/06/04 page 18 (How I Made It)