All Pubs articles – Page 347
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NewsMass tweet for pro-pub campaign nears target
It’s Better Down The Pub (IBDP), the national campaign that aims to promote British pubs, is nearing its target of supporters for its mass tweet initiative with four days to go
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to William Lees-Jones, managing director of Manchester-based brewer and pub operator JW Lees, about his best investment, his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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Indievictual takes second pub
Indievictual, the Northamptonshire-based pub operator and catering firm, has taken its second pub
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OpinionJillian MacLean’s corker of a year
When the managing director of Drake & Morgan eventually finds the time to draw breath, she’ll find that 2013 will be hard to beat. Mel Flaherty talks to Jillian MacLean
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Britain's best pubs revealed
The Red Lion Inn, in Cricklade, Wiltshire has been crowned the BT Sport Great British Pub of the Year 2013
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Analysis & InsightSignificant growth opportunities remain
Leading analyst and sector investor Mark Brumby takes a closer look at the UK’s eating and drinking-out market. He says that any backsliding in the market is likely to be short-lived (and may indeed be over, particularly with regard to food) and that growth opportunities remain significant
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Marston's extends south east reach
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has told M&C Report it has secured planning consent for three more newbuild sites in the south east as it revealed details of its latest newbuild in the region
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Analysis & Insight
187 breweries open in a year
Almost 190 new British microbreweries opened in the last 12 months, showing a 14% growth in the UK, according to the Good Beer Guide 2014
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Gilchrist takes interim Browns role
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has promoted Phil Gilchrist to the role of holding retail director for its Browns brand, as it looks for a successor for Simon King, who stepped down last week
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Cannons steps down at Star Pubs & Bars
Andrew Cannons has stepped down as head of property at Star Pubs & Bars, after over nine years with the company, M&C Report understands
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NewsBramwell to serve Xmas and dessert pizzas
Bramwell Pub Company, the managed operator, has announced new additions to its pizza menu, including Christmas-themed and dessert pizzas, along with a Christmas drinks range
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Glendola takes City site for new concept
Glendola Leisure, the London-based bar and restaurant group, is to open a new concept at the current Door Oyster Bar & Grill on Cornhill in the City
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NewsPears Group in talks to acquire Greene King package
The William Pears Group, one of the UK’s biggest privately-owned property groups, is rumoured to be in exclusive talks to acquire a c300-strong tenanted pub portfolio placed on the market by Greene King earlier this year
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NewsStonegate turnover hits £484.3m; swings into profit
Stonegate Pub Company saw turnover grow 83% to £484.3m in the 53 weeks to 30 September 2012 as it benefitted from the first full-year of trading following the merger with Town & City Pub Company and its acquisition of 333 pubs from Mitchells & Butlers
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Analysis & InsightLet’s give good people the chance to shine
I listened, read and watched with interest Jamie Oliver’s comments regarding the description of young British workers as lazy compared with tougher immigrant workers. It shocked me to find out that 81% of waiters in London were born outside the UK
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Pub chefs 'must listen to customers'
Pub chefs are not keeping up with what customers want, according to the editor of the Waitrose Good Food Guide
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Orchid wins award for apprenticeships
Orchid, the managed operator, has been awarded for its dedication to apprentices by winning a regional category in the National Apprentice Awards
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Oak Taverns eyes larger sites
Oak Taverns, the Oxfordshire-based multiple pub operator, is looking to acquire bigger sites as it exits two Enterprise Inns pubs, managing director Simon Collinson has told M&C Report
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NewsJack: JDW can hold or grow margins
A leading analyst has said JD Wetherspoon, which announces its full-year results on Friday, has a good opportunity to hold or increase its margins
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Stonegate to open biggest Slug and Lettuce
Stonegate, the managed operator, is to open its biggest Slug and Lettuce to date, a 700-capacity site at London’s O2 Arena