All Pubs articles – Page 9
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NewsMitchells & Butlers ‘well placed’ to further grow market share
The pub and restaurant operator has reported revenue of £1,490m for the 28 weeks to 11 April, with 3.3% like-for-like growth during the period
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NewsYoung’s delivers record performance
The premium pub operator has reported revenue of £508.2m for the year ended 30 March, supported by 4.7% like-for-like sales growth after a strong Christmas and excellent spring weather
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News‘No easy route to recovery’ for hospitality as insolvencies remain high
Analysis of government figures by Buchler Phillips shows the sector remains near the top of the insolvency table with ‘experiential’ or themed chains and cocktail bars the most vulnerable formats
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NewsHospitality sees ‘some of the largest falls’ in payroll numbers as UK unemployment rises
UKHospitality has said rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities in the sector are the results of ’endless cost increases’
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NewsGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen as part of new on-trade brewing strategy
The group says it will move away from the off-trade and export channels under the new approach, which has led to the sale of Old Speckled Hen to Damm UK
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Analysis & InsightLease restructures: the alternative mechanisms giving operators breathing space
With Stonegate, Leon, Las Iguanas and Franco Manca all turning to property restructures to deal with onerous rent liabilities, Simon Brooke explores how business are finding greater flexibility and a better prospect of long-term survival by rebasing their leasehold costs
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NewsPortobello Pub Co: ‘2026 shaping up to be an exciting year’
The Zetland Capital-backed group reported a 13% increase revenue to £32.8m, and narrowed its losses for the year to September 2025
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NewsAdnams to close five retail stores
The regional brewer and pub operator blamed a period of “sustained cost pressures, wider operational challenges and changes in customer shopping habits” for the closures
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Analysis & InsightTreasury to rake in extra £12bn from business rates on pubs
Tories have accused the Chancellor of trying to ‘gaslight firms and the public’, The Telegraph reports
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NewsMarston’s activist investor attacks ‘lazy’ bosses as shares slump
Bradley Radoff, who owns about 3% of the pub group, says it should sell sites to pay down its £860m debt as shareholders are starved of returns, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsRobinsons surpasses £100m turnover
The Stockport-based brewer and pubco has also reported a 40% increase in EBITDA in its latest financial results with total beer sales outperforming the market by 1.5%
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NewsHall & Woodhouse secures £55m refinancing package
The brewer and pub operator, which dates back to 1777, said the package from Barclay’s would give it “greater simplicity and confidence” to invest in the long-term
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NewsDiscounting helps lure diners as consumers prioritise value
Data from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows more than 50% of Gen X and nearly half of all consumers would be encouraged to visit a hospitality venue by discounting incentives
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NewsJonathan Lloyd joins The Inn Collection as commercial director
Lloyd joins the North East-based pubs with rooms group having previously worked for the likes of Black Rock Restaurants, Hospitality Rising and JW Lees
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NewsUKHospitality warns holiday tax bill could add £100 to the cost of a family break
The trade body has warned the holiday tax, announced in yesterday’s King’s Speech, is deeply unpopular with the public
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Analysis & InsightGeopolitical shocks threaten to drive foodservice cost increases despite March price dip
The latest data from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing suggests that despite a 1.4% fall in food and drink prices in March further rises are likely in the coming months
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NewsMarston’s: ‘We have a 600-pub conversion opportunity’
Chief executive Justin Platt said there was a clear roll out opportunity, with market mapping of its current estate suggesting that around 250 of its sites would be suitable for conversion to its successful local sports bar format Grandstand.
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InterviewsStar Pubs: ‘We’ve got huge opportunity in our existing estate’
The latest £44m investment into hundreds of Star Pubs represents a major commitment from owner Heineken, MD Lawson Mountstevens tells MCA
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OpinionPickled passengers shouldn’t be allowed to take flight
Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin argues his airport pubs are are responsible and that drink restrictions are unworkable - but he may need to share some accountability for rising incidences of on-flight drunkenness
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NewsGreene King markets 10 freehold managed pubs
The pub and brewing group said the move forms part of its new estate strategy to set the business up for future growth