Companies

Bringing quality to the community

30-Jun-2011 By Phil Mellows

Phil Mellows finds out how Admiral Taverns managing director Kevin Georgel is championing community wet-led pubs, or, as he calls them, 'proper pubs'.

Greene King unveils new branding

30-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Greene King, the Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator, has revealed new company branding that is to be rolled out across the business. A new logo...

BII launches new range of services

30-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced three initiatives to further professionalise the sector and help its licensee members.

Punch tenants get freehold warning

30-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Punch tenants are being advised to contact their bank managers and get an independent valuation to make sure they are well-placed to buy the freehold...

'When I retire I'm going to buy a pub...'

29-Jun-2011 By Mitch Adams

Make time for your life, your loved ones, your friends and your interests — after all, this is a tough job, writes licensee Mitch Adams.

It's all about trust, honour, integrity and respect, isn't it?

29-Jun-2011 By Robert Sayles

To fully understand the pubco/tenant relationship fully we need to look at two key concepts; power and partnership, writes Robert Sayles.

One objector can cause havoc

28-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

In some cases a licensing committee will use a single objection as a green light for raising issues about your pub themselves, writes Peter Coulson.

Greene King launches online ale trails

28-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

Greene King has launched a range of interactive online 'Ale Trails', which will offer virtual and real-life trips around some of London's best pubs....

Fuller's buys famous Lamb and Flag pub

28-Jun-2011 By MA Reporter

London brewer and pub operator Fuller's has bought the famous Lamb & Flag pub in Covent Garden, for an undisclosed sum. The company purchased a...

Tom Etridge buys back The Ebury in Pimlico

27-Jun-2011 By The Morning Advertiser

Entrepreneur Tom Etridge has bought back the leasehold of the Ebury in Pimlico, nearly four and a half years after he sold it to the First Restaurant Group.

No opposition to re-balancing

27-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

Successive governments have failed to find a competent solution to alcohol consumption at home and on the streets, writes Peter Coulson.

3.8% rise for Max portfolio

27-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Max Property Group, which acquired 29 Enterprise Inns pubs in January, has reported a 3.8% uplift in the value of the portfolio at the end of March.

M&B recruits ex-Wagamama chef

27-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team & Mark Wingett

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has recruited the former executive chef of Wagamama and Tampopo to explore the pan-Asian food opportunity.

New Tokyo club in Lincoln

27-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Tokyo Industries, the nightclub operator led by Aaron Mellor, will open a new site in Lincoln later this year, after carrying out a circa £1.5m...

Luminar sells Preston site freehold

27-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Nightclub operator Luminar Leisure has sold the freehold of a 1.13-acre site, featuring a former Odeon cinema and a Lava & Ignite club, in...

Weymouth pubs foresee loss of Olympic profits

24-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

Licensees in Weymouth look set to miss out on vital Olympics revenue next summer due to a new council policy on outside seating.

Chesterfield licensee demands meeting over 'pre-loading'

24-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

A Chesterfield licensee is demanding a meeting with local authorities as he has had enough of "pre-loading".

BBPA bid to ease pub closure 'abuse'

24-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is to meet authorities in Yorkshire in a bid to ease tensions between police and licensees over an alleged "abuse" of power relating to closure orders.

The truth on pubs is too complex for the Mail

23-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

Consumers have become more value-conscious and discerning, but still like to treat themselves, writes The PMA Team.

Stonegate-Town & City merger confirmed

23-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

TDR Capital, the private equity firm, has confirmed the merger of Stonegate Pub Company and Town & City Pub Company, as revealed by the...

Tributes flood in for Jeremy Allen

23-Jun-2011 By MA Reporters

Tributes have been paid to Jeremy Allen, the UK's foremost legal practitioner in licensing issues, who has died aged 66. He was a founding partner...

A potential own goal for M&B

22-Jun-2011 By Pete Brown

Mitchells & Butlers' plan to turn the popular Engineer pub into a managed outlet could be disastrous for all, writes Pete Brown.

Got a problem with your pubco? Call the doctor!

22-Jun-2011 By Robert Sayles

In his latest blog, Robert Sayles urges publicans to give the doctor a call to discuss their pubco ills, and hopefully find a cure.

Jeremy Allen dies

22-Jun-2011 By John Harrington

Jeremy Allen, the UK's foremost legal practitioner in licensing issues, has died aged 66. He was a founding partner of the legal firm Poppleston...

Punch to open new Fayre & Square

22-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Punch Taverns is spending £250,000 on turning the Boddington Arms in Blackburn into a Fayre & Square — the concept focusing on a low-priced...

Heir Hunters asks for pub trade help

22-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Heir Hunters, the BBC TV show, has put out a call to licensees who were involved in the Banbury Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA) in the 1970s.

Fuller's responds to Capital Pub Co rejection

22-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Fuller's has responded to Capital Pub Company's rejection of two takeover approaches, claiming further expansion of the business would "dilute the...

Tell authorities of plan changes

21-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

Licensees could face prosecution or a licence review if they fail to inform the relevant authorities of plan changes, warns Peter Coulson.

The trouble with tips

20-Jun-2011 By Alastair Scott

Pub operators still haven't got it right with tips, argues former All Bar One boss and current pub operator Alastair Scott.

Time for an on-off separation

20-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

A separation between the on and off-trades should be re-established as the 'one-size-fits-all' Licensing Act has failed, writes Peter Coulson.

IPC chairman queries BII role

20-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Independent Pub Confederation chairman Bill Sharp questioned the role of the BII as the policeman of the codes of practice.

CAMRA hails best designed pubs

20-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

CAMRA has announced the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which celebrate pubs with vision and imagination.

Brook Leisure plans casino

20-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Brook Leisure has submitted plans to develop a leisure scheme on the site of the former National Union of Mineworkers' in Sheffield.

Redcomb poised to open fourth site

20-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

Redcomb Pubs, the company led by former Mitchells & Butlers marketing executive Dan Shotton, is set to open its fourth site. The new opening,...

Punch licensees share pub business ideas

20-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Punch has organised a number of meetings for its partners (licensees) across the UK where they can share their ideas on how to run a successful pub...

Pub firm Sunset buys Huntsman

20-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Staffordshire-based pub operator Sunset Taverns has taken its estate to eight, with the acquisition of the Huntsman Inn, in Stoke-on-Trent, from...

CAMRA marks end of an era

17-Jun-2011 By Roger Protz

It is with great sadness that Tetley's production will today (June 17) switch from Leeds to Wolverhampton, writes beer expert Roger Protz.

Lure punters with the best of British produce

17-Jun-2011 By Stephen Crawley

Managing director of Caledonian Brewing Co, Stephen Crawley, is urging pubs to celebrate the best of British produce to attract customers.

Capital Pub Co rejects Fuller's bid

17-Jun-2011 By Ewan Turney

London brewer and pub operator Fuller's has had a £53.9m bid for the 34-strong Capital Pub Company rejected. Fuller's has had two bids rejected and urged Capital to engage in discussions.

Fuller's: free-of-tie option could decimate pub trade

17-Jun-2011 By Ewan Turney

A free-of-tie option for all tenanted pubs would "decimate" the pub industry — London brewer and operator Fuller's has warned.

Licensees laud Pub is the Hub scheme

17-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

A large majority of licensees would recommend a Pub is the Hub scheme to other pubs, because it can benefit the wider community, while also...

M&B man joins university as visiting professor

17-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Kevin Todd, managing director of Mitchells & Butlers' City & Country division, has been made a visiting professor at Birmingham City...

Punch tenants first up in hunt for bargains

16-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

The obvious and rather high hurdle for tenants remains the need to raise a lot of equity to obtain the necessary bank lending, says The PMA Team.

2,300 Punch freehold for sale to tenants

16-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

A total of 2,300 Punch licensees will be told by Punch Taverns this month that the company is open to offers from them for their freehold. The pubs...