All Young’s articles
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NewsYoung’s joins the main market
The pub group’s move from AIM to the main market of the London Stock Exchange, was described as a “pivotal milestone” for the business, aligning with the scale, heritage and strong performance of Young’s in recent years
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NewsWren Pubs appoints Rupert Clevely as non-executive chairman
The Geronimo Inns founder, who was also a key figure in the early success of Pizza Pilgrims, joins Wren as it prepares for its next phase of expansion
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NewsYoung’s FY26 sales +4.6%
The pub company said its strategy of operating a premium, invested managed estate leaves it well-positioned to withstand ongoing uncertainty and deliver profitable growth
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NewsYoung’s acquires Cubitt House
The deal to acquire the London pub group, for a reported £30m, will see Young’s add a collection of eight premium leasehold pubs to its estate – including some with rooms – and a further pub in Belgravia which is currently under development.
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NewsYoung’s confirms move to main market in April
The premium pub operator will leave AIM on 28 April, in a move expected to facilitate investment from a broader group of shareholders by enhancing its corporate profile and appeal
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NewsSarah Sergeant to step down from Young’s board
Sergeant, who was appointed an independent non-executive director in 2023, will step down from her role on 31 March, with the search for her replacement underway
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘We want to look at growing more pubs within London’
CEO Simon Dodd says the premium pub operator is looking to acquire smaller one or two site groups to grow its estate and is exploring both lease and freehold opportunities
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NewsYoung’s reports strong festive trading, plans move to main market
The premium pub operator has reported like-for-like sales growth of 11.2% over the three-week festive period, while announcing its intention to move from AIM to the main market of the London Stock Exchange
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OpinionFarewell to the would-be action man of Big Beer
Dominic Walsh looks at the departure of Heineken boss Dolf van den Brink; the bonhomie and pantomine of pub AGMs; and what’s next on the menu for David Page at Bow Street Group
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NewsTimothy Taylor appoints Patrick Dardis as NED
The former Young’s CEO joins the Yorkshire family brewer to help champion the cask ale category and develop its premium pub estate
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Analysis & InsightBudget reaction: ‘Our only option is to look for growth overseas’
The entrepreneur behind Fallow cautioned that expanding in the UK was ‘simply not worth the cost’ under the current tax regime, while Markus Thesleff warned investors were deserting the UK
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NewsYoung’s launches share buyback programme
The pubco has launched a share buyback programme to reduce the company’s share capital, following its trading update last week
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘You can still have a great hospitality business’
CEO Simon Dodd speaks to MCA about defying the downturn, returning to the acquisition trail, and making sure Young’s pubs are “as good as they can be”
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NewsYoung’s posts record half year performance
The operator of premium pubs and bedrooms reported like-for-like sales growth of 5.7% in the 26 weeks to 29 September, supported by a well invested estate and excellent summer weather
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NewsVarious Eateries appoints group MD
The Coppa Club and Noci operator has appointed Jon Falarczyk, former director of operations at Young’s, as group managing director.
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NewsYoung’s: ‘We are seeing genuine volume growth’
CEO Simon Dodd says the premium pub group has only passed on minimal drinks price increases this year of 2.5% in March
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NewsYoung’s sees strong momentum through summer
The pubco reported healthy demand, with like-for-like sales were up 5.6% in the 24 weeks ended 15 September and total sales up 5.3%
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Analysis & InsightThe growth of the third space: How pubs and restaurants can benefit from hybrid working
Coffee shops have traditionally been the go-to place for digital nomads with a desire for caffeine and community, but pubs and restaurants are developing ‘third spaces’ in their venues to capitalise on the number of hybrid workers. MCA takes a deeper look at the trend
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NewsYoung’s ‘confident’ about the year ahead
The premium pub operator achieved like-for-like sales growth of 7% in the 14 weeks to 8 July 2025 – boosted by the warmer weather this spring and summer – as its strong sales momentum continues.
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘London is alive and kicking’
With positive sales momentum continuing for the pub operator, CEO Simon Dodd speaks to MCA about its investment plan for the coming year, its upcoming loyalty debut and the prospects for future acquisitions