All Pubs articles – Page 302
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NewsPubco critic MP to oversee code decision
The new Government minister charged with overseeing proposals for a statutory code in the pubco/tenant relationship is an outspoken critic of pub companies
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Thorley Taverns has three sites on the market
Phil Thorley, operations director of Kent-based pub, restaurant and hotel group Thorley Taverns, has told M&C Report the company currently has three sites on the market and has its “ear close to the ground” for potential acquisitions
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JDW to open Hope & Champion at services
JD Wetherspoon has named the pub and opening date for its debut at a service station
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NewsTuppen's FY pay falls
Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen saw his total pay for 2013 fall from £1,159,00 to £1,024,000 after a 42% fall in his annual bonus (£192,000)
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BBPA returns to pre-tax profit
The British Beer & Pub Association returned to pre-tax profit in the year to 30 September, a period described by chief executive Brigid Simmonds as “very successful” for the trade body
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Imbiba looks to raise £6m
Imbiba Partnership is looking to raise £6m from its latest round of fundraising as it looks to add further sites to its Darwin & Wallace (D&W) and Camm & Hooper (C&H) vehicles
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NewsNo annual bonuses for Marston’s exec directors
No annual bonuses were paid to Marston’s executive directors in its most recent financial year and the company plans to limit future payments under its long term incentive plan (LTIP), according to Marston’s Annual Report
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Davy's PBT grows five-fold
Davy’s, the historic London wine bar operator, saw pre-tax profits increase more than five-fold to £706,488 in the year to 30 March as profitability improved in core units and following the closure of “weaker” sites
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Antic seeks head of marketing
London-based multi-site operator Antic, led by Anthony Thomas and backed by Downing, is seeking to appoint its first head of marketing as it lines up seven new openings for the first half of 2014
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Gresham Inns sells Old Street pub
Gresham Inns, the London-based business led by Will Clayton, has sold a pub near Old Street as it looks to concentrate on expanding its Cork & Bottle wine bar concept
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Analysis & Insight
Operators report 1.7% lfls growth in November
Like-for-like sales among 27 leading pub and restaurant groups increased 1.7% in November compared to the same month last year, with managed pub operators the main drivers of growth, new figures show
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BISC chair’s letter to Cable
BISC chair Adrian Bailey writes to Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, urging to stop delaying and get on with introducing a statutory code for pub companies
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NewsMPs urge Cable to 'act now' on statutory pubco code
An influential committee of MPs has written to Business Secretary Vince Cable urging the Government not to delay in introducing a statutory code of conduct for the pubco/tenant relationship
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Wellington vehicle to grow estate
The number of sites run by Mornington Pub Company, the operator set up by Wellington Pub Company to run a small number of its outlets, is expected to grow to 20 by next April, according to a note from ratings agency Fitch
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Survey backs action on pubcos
A total of 96.2% of people who took part in a survey on the pub company/tenant relationship agreed that the Government should regulate, although just 11.4% of respondents were tied tenants
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Brookes to be Camerons consultant
Tony Brookes, former managing director of pub group Head of Steam that was sold to Camerons earlier this month, has told M&C Report he will work with the brewer for 12 months to help integrate the pubs
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NewsStonegate and Spirit shortlisted for HR award
Spirit Pub Company and Stonegate Pub Company have been shortlisted in the HR Distinction Awards in the Distinction in People Development category
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NewsSlug & Lettuce to add dishes to healthy options
Slug & Lettuce is launching a limited edition menu in January with four new dishes under 500 calories
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OpinionThe positive pull of leisure
Despite the backdrop of economic doom and gloom the leisure property market is bucking the trend and providing canny investors with impressive returns, argues Mark Sheehan, managing director of Coffer Corporate Leisure
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NewsBrewDog nears latest fundraising target
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has said it’s close to reach the £4.25m target for its crowdfunding scheme Equity for Punks six weeks ahead of schedule