Luminar is eying up some of Brannigans sites with a view to rebranding them, according to The Business. Brannigans' owner Mustard Entertainment went into receivership last week.

The 20-strong late-night bar operator is expected to fetch about £25m. Receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers wants to sell the properties as one package but it might be forced to break up the chain for a quick sales.

The Business 24/11/02 page 18