Punch: new acquisitions will boost profits for 2025
Punch Pubs expects to deliver an additional £2.3m in profits in its new financial year, having acquired 18 pubs in the first quarter.
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Punch opens three pubs in one week
Punch Pubs has opened three pubs within its leased and tenanted estate in the space of one week.
Punch Pubs adds 14 pubs to estate
Punch Pubs & Co has added a total of 14 pubs to its estate after its acquisition of the Milton 1 & 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose.
Exit Interview
'No regrets' says outgoing Punch CEO
As Clive Chesser, outgoing CEO of Punch Pubs & Co prepares to depart the world of pubs for gyms, MA editor Ed Bedington caught up with him for one final chat.
Laine’s Gavin George stepping down as CEO
Chief executive officer of Laine Pub Company Gavin George is to step down from the role and will become non-executive director within the wider Punch Pubs & Co business.
Andy Spencer to replace Clive Chesser as Punch CEO
Punch Pubs has announced Andy Spencer will succeed Clive Chesser as its CEO.
Punch reports 'strong trading' with £241.5m revenue
Punch Pubs has reported “very strong” trading, boosted by the Euros 2024 tournament, during the 40 weeks to 19 May 2024.
Punch adds to town pub to its growing portfolio
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired a traditional town pub, which will form part of the group’s leased and tenanted estate.
Pub-focused mental health scheme launched
A pioneering programme between a brewer and a pub co is looking to create a mental health first aid qualification specifically developed for the challenges and needs of pub operators and their teams.
How Punch Pubs is winning each round
Punch Pubs & Co has had a busy few months as it executes its plan to scale up the business, in particular its managed estate.
Trade ‘encouraging’ as Punch posts £165.1m revenue for Q2
Punch Pubs has reported trade is “encouraging with profitability ahead of the prior year” and expects to benefit further as the inflation situation improves.
Punch reveals 24-pub package acquisition
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired the Milton 3 portfolio, adding 24 pubs to its 1,300 estate.
Punch expands its growing estate
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired a trio of Leicestershire pubs from Steamin' Billy into its leased and tenanted division.
Laine’s flagship Brighton pub building on market
The freehold site of Laine Pub Company’s flagship pub has been placed on the market – but the pubco insists the sale won’t affect the pub and it will be business as usual.
Punch Pubs trade for Q1 ‘has remained strong’
Punch Pubs Group has announced the business’s performance for the first quarter of its financial year “has remained strong”.
Town’s longest serving licensee leaves industry after 19 years
The operator of a seaside town pub is leaving the industry after almost two decades at the helm.
Couple plan to travel the UK after 27 years at the bar
A couple that has spent 27 years at the helm of a North Yorkshire pub and raised more than £100,000 for charity are quitting to travel the UK and spend time with friends.
Punch appoints ex-Peach MD Stoddart as strategic adviser
Co-founder of Peach Pubs Hamish Stoddart has joined Punch Pubs & Co as a strategic adviser to its board.
Transferred Punch pubs key to revenue boost
Punch Pubs & Co’s move to convert leased and tenanted pubs to its managed division has been cited as the “predominant driving force” for a 10.2% lift in revenue in its trading update for the 52 weeks ended 13 August 2023.
Best pubs in Punch estate celebrated
The best Punch pub operators have been unveiled following a rigorous process to pick out the best from the company’s 1,300 businesses.
Licensee of iconic LGBTQ+ pub celebrates 20 years
The operator of an LGBTQ+ real ale pub in Edinburgh has celebrated two decades at the venue.
Town hero celebrated at red-carpet pub party
A man has been crowned a ‘local legend’ in a red-carpet style celebration at a town pub after he was nominated in a nationwide campaign from Punch Pubs for his devotion to helping others.
Punch Pubs like-for-like revenue up to £233.9m
Punch Pubs has increased its like-for-like revenue by £22.6m for the 40-week period to 21 May 2023.
Punch licensee celebrates 20th year at Bolton site
A Punch Pubs licensee who has raised thousands of pounds for charity is celebrating his 20th anniversary at the Vulcan Inn in Bolton.
Punch licensee celebrates 30 years at the Barley Mow
Chesterfield licensee Adrian Matthews is celebrating his 30-year anniversary of running the Barley Mow pub this month (June).
Punch targets ‘world’s goals’ with new sustainability report
Punch Pubs & Co has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the launch of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report – Punch Promise – with the aim of “helping its pubs to contribute towards the world’s goals, albeit at a...
Punch revenue up but profits drop
Punch Pubs Group has announced a boost in total revenue to £158.1m for the 28 weeks to 26 February 2023, compared to £142.6m in the same period last year.
Punch strengthens eco drive with train ticketing tie-up
Punch Pubs & Co has continued its sustainability drive by partnering with sustainable train ticketing platform Train Hugger
Punch ties up eco deal with the Eden Project
Punch Pubs & Co has vowed to cut its carbon footprint and support nature’s recovery by partnering with the Eden Project.
Punch snaps up 2 pubs
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired two new community pubs to add to its 1,300-strong portfolio.
Punch announces exec team change
Punch Pubs & Co has announced a shake-up within its executive team, which sees a couple of changes in senior roles.
Double renovation by Punch Pubs worth almost £700k
Punch Pubs & Co has forked out almost £700,000 on renovating two of its pubs, which have now reopened.
Punch reopens south London site after £220k revamp
Pub operator Punch Pubs & Co has reopened the Robin Hood following a £220,000 investment.
Punch joins Zero Carbon Forum
Punch Pubs & Co has joined the Zero Carbon Forum as the sector bids to unite and reduce energy, cut carbon and costs.
Punch invests £500k in Black Lion Hotel
A Punch Pub site in North Yorkshire has re-opened under new management following a £500,000 investment.
Punch Pubs reports revenue rise to £285m
Punch Pubs has reported revenue of £284.4m in its latest results – a rise of 94% from last year.
Punch reopens community pub after £470k revamp
Punch Pubs & Co has reopened Manchester pub the Famous Crown following a £470,000 investment and installed new management partner Dionne Blackshaw.
Hybrid offer from Punch targets work life shift
Award-winning pubco Punch Pubs has launched a new cafe, bar and co-working space alongside one of its existing pubs in London.
Punch invests over £800k into estate
Punch Pubs has invested £815,000 into its pubs over the past few months.
Traditional pub reopens after £205k investment
The Avenue, High Shincliffe, Durham has reopened following a £205,000 investment by independent operators Punch Pubs & Co.
Punch site reopens after £350k refurb
Independent pub company Punch Pubs site the Moorend Spout in Nailsea, Somerset, has reopened under new management following a £350,000 investment from the pub company.
Punch relaunches the Ship after £360k overhaul
North-east pub the Ship has reopened following a £360,000 investment by Punch Pubs & Co with Glenn and Penny Robertson taking the helm.
Operator celebrates 4 decades at town pub
The licensee of a Surrey-based pub is celebrating her 40th anniversary at the site this month (August).
Punch reopens Essex pub after £300k investment
Punch Pubs has reopened the Ship after a £300,000 renovation and handed the keys to management partner Jasmine Marshall.
Punch reopens Spread Eagle after £270k investment
Punch Pubs has ploughed £270,000 into refurbishing and reopening the Spread Eagle pub in Brentwood and installed Drew Cook as a management partner at the helm.
Punch explores possibility of Amber Taverns takeover
Multiple operator Punch Pubs is looking into the possibility of taking over Blackpool-based Amber Taverns.
Punch acquired by US-based investment firm
Investment management company Fortress Investment Group has acquired Punch Pubs & Co for an undisclosed sum.
Punch deal rumours remain unconfirmed
Speculation over a potential deal for the purchase of Punch Pubs & Co continues to swirl with both parties refusing to comment.
Punch and Big Smoke announce craft beer and food pub joint venture
Independent pub company Punch and Big Smoke Brew Co have joined forces to launch a collection of craft beer and food pubs across the southeast of England.
The MA's Review of the Week
Frustrations and optimism for reopening
The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington speaks with Punch Pubs ceo Clive Chesser about the week's biggest headlines.