Pubco launches Apprentice comp of its own
A pub company boss has taken on the role of Sir Alan Sugar in a bid to find a star apprentice in his team. Dave Burr, who heads up the 16-strong...
Archives for May 26, 2009
Peach Pub Company acquires 11th site
Peach Pub Company has agreed to deal to create its eleventh pub and is looking for a joint-venture partner to invest in the site. The second Almanack...
Comment: Blackthorn's long-term success is sad but true
The Gaymer Cider Company's (GCC) fight back following damaging press coverage of its new-look and new-taste Blackthorn has begun in earnest (see...
Oldham hosts want Best Bar None
Licensees in Oldham have backed calls for the introduction of a Best Bar None scheme to ward off the threat of blanket licence reviews at all town...
'Irreplaceable' Tony Payne not slowing down as retirement nears
At the age of 75, with retirement approaching fast and the industry in the state it's in, you could forgive Tony Payne for easing up a little. But...
Best Bar None scheme "matter of urgency" in Oldham
Trade leaders will introduce a Best Bar None scheme in Oldham as a "matter of urgency" as part of a bid stop the council reviewing the licences of...
Get your MP in for Proud of Pubs Week
Love 'em or hate 'em, they're the people in power and if you can get them into your pub it could help you make a real noise in Proud of Pubs Week.No,...
Watchdog wants police to limit CCTV demand on pubs
Tough new government guidelines are to be demanded to stop police making unfair requests to pubs and clubs around the use of CCTV. Privacy watchdog...
Peach Pub Company secures 11th site
Peach Pub Company has secured its eleventh site and launched a search for its next joint-venture partner. The company will open its second Almanack...
Enterprise: only 5% think we're bad
Over half of Enterprise lessees rate their relationship with the pubco as "good", according to a survey carried out by its regional managers....
Gerry Price: why don't I like the big boys?
Gerry Price, Enterprise leaseholder, The Inn, West End, Surrey, reflects on time away form the pub and the pubcos. I have to admit to having had a...
'Wetherspoons' Martin upbeat on outlook'
British pubs group JD Wetherspoon's founder and Chairman Tim Martin believes drinkers could return to pubs as they feel the benefits of mortgage...