All Pubs articles – Page 310
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News
Star gives new lessees cash for high standards
Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, has said that nearly 70% of new lessees on its first year support package are set to receive cash bonuses averaging £1,500 for high customer service scores
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OpinionThe price is wrong
Tenanted pub companies have been putting their houses in order in recent years, but one area of the relationship remains unregulated and potentially unfair - beer pricing
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NewsFrench downgrades Spirit EPS estimates; upbeat on debt move
Leading analyst Simon French has downgraded predictions for Spirit Pub Company’s earnings per share during this year and next following the group’s full-year results on Tuesday, although he was upbeat about the potential impact of its proposed debt reprofilingspirit
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Opinion
Time to unpick tied beer prices
Often the best tied licensees are making the least profit because beer discounts are not passed on fairly, argues pub industry consultant Phil Dixon
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NewsDrake & Morgan trials Jongleurs
Drake & Morgan, the London-based bar and restaurant operator led by Jillian MacLean, is trialling a Jongleurs comedy night at its Happenstance venue near St Paul’s in the City, M&C Report has learnt
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer confidence and eating out spend on the rise
Consumer confidence about disposable income is at its highest since the third quarter of 2011 (-25% in Q3 2013 vs. -43% in Q3 2011); with net spend on eating out also on the rise, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker
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NewsBrewDog reports record growth for 2013
BrewDog has reported a fifth consecutive year of record growth and said it was on track to turnover £20m, up from £12m in 2012. The company, which will unveil a new £5m expansion of its Ellon brewery later this month, said it plans to open nine new bars in the ...
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Crowther: New acquisitions ahead of forecast
The six-strong group of pubs that Liberation Group, the Jersey-based pub and drinks business, acquired back in June are delivering ahead of forecast after a period of bedding in, according to chief executive Mark Crowther
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Trade associations launch business rates campaign
A range of trade associations have joined together to launch a campaign on business rates called ‘Better Rates for Pubs’
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Opinion
Guardian of tradition
JW Lees is poised for growth thanks to developing the best bits of tradition and not being afraid to close failing pubs, managing director William Lees-Jones tells Phil Mellows. Free pies have helped, too
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News
Pub People eyes three more disposals
Pub People Company, the Midlands-based pub operator, is looking to dispose of a further three sites, managing director Kevin Sammons has told M&C Report
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NewsSpirit: expansion, Wacky Warehouse, Leased innovation, analysts
M&C Report takes a closer look at the full-year results to 17 August for Spirit Pub Company. We report from Spirit’s presentation to analysts featuring chief executive Mike Tye and finance director Paddy Gallagher, and speak to Tye
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NewsM&B has 'increasing growth ambitions'
Mitchells & Butlers’ recent acquisition of four freehold London sites from Convivial Pubs is evidence of its increasing growth ambitions, and the firm could exceed its expansion target over the next few years, according to a leading analyst
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NewsBrewDog to expand sales team
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, plans to recruit a number of new sales roles as its expansion continues
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News
Councils call for review of outdated licensing system
Local businesses need to be freed from outdated and complex licensing rules and needless red tape, council leaders are warning
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Yummy to create ownership model
Yummy Pub Company, the four-strong pub operator, plans to operate a business model whereby managers are given a stake in their pub and earn dividends as bonuses
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News
Stonegate GMs take cellar course with GK
Stonegate Pub Company has introduced an advanced cellar management course specifically for its general managers in partnership with Greene King
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NewsCastle Rock to launch world beer bar concept
Castle Rock, the Nottinghamshire-based brewer and pub operator, has developed a new pub concept focused on world beers that could be rolled out to at least half its estate, and possibly further via franchise, M&C Report has learnt
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Analysis & Insight
Anglian Country Inns PBT grows in 'excellent' year
Anglian Country Inns, the pub and restaurant group led by James Nye, saw pre-tax profits rise 166% to £244,575 in an “excellent” year to 31 March 2013.
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NewsPears Group pulls out of Greene King talks
The William Pears Group, one of the UK’s biggest privately-owned property groups, is believed to have pulled out of exclusive talks to acquire a c300-strong tenanted pub portfolio placed on the market by Greene King earlier this year