All Pubs articles – Page 112
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Regional pub closure figures revealed
The Midlands and the North West England were the worst hit by pub closures according to figures released to MCA, which also show Western Scotland as the only area to see a net increase in pub numbers.
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Clevely’s Hippo Inns adds two more pubs
Hippo Inns, the Rupert Clevely-led group, is to launch two new pubs in the coming weeks, taking its total to six, MCA understands. The group, which was the first of Enterprise Inns’ Managed Expert partnerships, is in the process of refurbishing the Lillie Langtree, in London’s West Brompton. As previously ...
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Sharp spike in pub business failures in Q2
There was a 53% increase in the number of pub businesses being dissolved in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2015.
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New code launched for pubcos under-500 sites
A new code of practice has been launched for tenanted and leased pub companies under the 500-site statutory code threshold.
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BT Sport announces price rise
BT Sport has revealed its price increase for the coming year for its commercial customers.
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OpinionYoung’s at heart
Stephen Goodyear, who stepped down as chief executive of Young’s last week, talks to MCA about his 13 years at the helm of the company and 42 years in the pub trade. He discusses the evolving role of pubs in society, the company’s ambitions in its food and accommodation and offers and why it may be making a return to brewing.
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Business minister Soubry rules out retrospective pubs code
Small business minister Anna Soubry has ruled out making the new pubs code retrospective in a decision likely to infuriate tenant campaigners
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Soley: Leeds Brewery sites could provide second “brand”
Chris Soley, chief executive of Camerons, says Leeds Brewery’s seven-strong pub estate could act as a second expansion brand for the business
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Young's & Geronimo to launch rum shack pop-ups
A string of ’rum shack’ pop ups are set to take over a number of Young’s Pubs and Geronimo Inns over the next two months
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Chameleon appoints Craddock as MD
North England-based operator Chameleon Bar & Dining has appointed Marc Craddock as its new managing director with immediate effect
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Camerons acquires Leeds Brewery pub estate
North-east brewer and pub operator Camerons has announced the acquisition of Leeds Brewery’s seven-strong pub estate for an undisclosed sum
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Punch up to 70 Falcon conversions
Punch has grown its Falcon retail contracts estate to 70 pubs and is on track to reach its target of 100 by August with ambitious expansion plans for next year.
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Wadworth to invest in hometown sites
Wadworth, the pub operator and family brewer, has revealed plans to invest over £500,000 into pubs in its hometown, Devizes
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H1 PBT up 28% at Heavitree
Heavitree Brewery, the Exeter-based tenanted pub operator, has reported a 28% increase in pre-tax profit to £505k for the six months to 30 April 2016
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NewsCaledonia to acquire Liberation Group for £118m
Caledonia Investments has acquired Liberation Group, the Channel Islands-based brewer and pub operator,from LGV Capital, in a deal valued at £118m.
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NewsOakman Inns lfls up 5.1%
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has reported like-for-like sales up 5.1% for the first quarter of the financial year and unveiled plans to acquire two more sites.
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NewsWadworth sees FY sales rise 1.7%
Wadworth, the Wiltshire-based brewer and pub operator, has reported revenue for the year to 30 September 2015 up 1.7% to £58m, driven by a strong performance in the managed estate.
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Galvin Bros see sales turnaround at debut pub
The Galvin brothers have described the adjustment it has taken to operate their first pub – but say turnover and operating profit are both up on its previous use a Café a Vin.
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Longbottom: Drinks-led bars outpacing casual dining
Simon Longbottom has told MCA that Stonegate’s drinks-led approach is resonating with customers as the casual dining market begins to overheat.
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Laine restructures management team
Laine Pub Company has strengthened its management team, including the introduction of a director for its beer business.