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Blind Tiger Inns business profile

Business profile: Blind Tiger Inns

By Nikkie Thatcher

Wet-led, community pub operator Blind Tiger Inns is based in the north-west of England. Managing director Chris Tulloch gives an overview of the growing business.

Cost pressures: Brakspear reports decrease in profitability despite turnover increase (Credit: David Hare)

Brakspear reports turnover boost but profits down

By Rebecca Weller

Oxfordshire multiple operator Brakspear has reported a reduction in profitability due to “cost pressures” alongside an increase in turnover for the year ending 31 December 2023.

Gauging value: ‘Industry veteran’ Tim Bird states service charges must be earned

OPINION

OPINION: What price is ‘great value’?

By Tim Bird, owner of Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns

Since my last opinion piece, I have been lucky enough to thoroughly enjoy my daughter’s wedding and quite a number of other occasions where I have ended up footing the bill.

Hugely excited: Heartwood opens second pub with rooms

Heartwood opens second pub with rooms

By Rebecca Weller

Heartwood Collection has announced the opening of its second pub with rooms following a multi-million-pound refurbishment.

Capital site: the Britannia sits close to London Bridge

MY PUB

My Pub: The Britannia, London Bridge

By Gary Lloyd

The Smok’d pub company operates a number of sites that focus on a barbecue food approach coupled with great atmospheres and drinks – and the Britannia is no exception.

What's in the news 12 July?

Review of the Week

Cautious optimism for new Government

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Market Taverns' Richard Peachment to get his take on the week's news, from the new Government to football hopes and trade confidence.

Keys to the door: Dodo Pub Co boss Leo Johnson

Dodo brings portfolio up to 9 sites

By Ed Bedington

Neighbourhood pub specialists the Dodo Pub Company has announced an expansion to its operations with the takeover of the White House in Oxford.

The Hound in Chiswick launches

JKS expands with third pub site

By Ed Bedington

A former police station is set to open as a leading London pub operator gears up for its third drinking and dining destination site.

Jerry Brunning closes Henry Potts pub

Brunning mothballs city centre site due to WFH

By Ed Bedington

Pubs Limited, the north-west-based pub company launched by industry legend Jerry Brunning has announced the closure of its Chester site, laying the blame at the working from home culture.

Market Taverns strengthens board with Parsons

Market Taverns adds to board

By Ed Bedington

London-based multiple Market Taverns has further strengthened its board with the appointment of consumer analyst Nigel Parsons.

What's in the news 28 June?

Review of the Week

'Government policy is too shortsighted'

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with podcaster and publican Heath Ball to get his take on the week's news.

Capital investment: Albert's Schloss London is set to open in July

Inside Albert’s Schloss London

By Nikkie Thatcher

In the heart of the capital, Albert’s Schloss London is gearing up to open its doors and bring a bier palace, cook haus and bakery alongside live showtime entertainment to the city.

New appointment: Sarah Miller joins after five years with Stonegate (Barrio Familia pictured)

Nightcap brings Stonegate star on board

By Gary Lloyd

Nightcap, which operates owns and operates 46 bars including brands such as The Cocktail Club, Barrio Familia and Dirty Martini, has appointed Sarah Miller as group director of business operations.

What's in the news 31 May?

Review of the Week

‘Don’t listen to the forecasts!’

By Tom Easton

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington caught up with Thorley Tavern’s boss Phil Thorley for an audio chat on his take of the week’s goings ons, from election fever to the weather and the predictions for the summer ahead.

Expert insight: Lumina Intelligence's Maggie Davis highlights top trends shaping the pub sector

3 key trends shaping the pub market

By Nikkie Thatcher

Utilising space, tapping into experiences and drinks innovation are three trends operators should be showcasing in their businesses, one expert urged.

Rocket fuel: Andrew Fishwick tells MA Leaders attendees why he started acquisition and investment vehicle Hestia

MA LEADERS

Fishwick: 'We want to add rocket fuel to businesses'

By Rebecca Weller

Andrew Fishwick wants to add “rocket fuel” to firms and champion the sector amid falling confidence from shareholders with new acquisition and investment vehicle, Hestia PLC.

What's in the news 3 May?

Review of the Week

'I'm not asking for support'

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with The Inn Collection Group's Sean Donkin to get his take on the week's news from interest rates to Whitbread's restructuring.

Strong trading: Loungers delivers record revenue (Pictured: CEO Nick Collins left and founder Alex Reilley right)

Loungers delivers record revenue

By Shwetali Sapte, MCA

Loungers has delivered record total revenue of £353.5m in the 53 weeks to 21 April 2024 (FY24), up 24.7% on £283.5m in FY23.

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