Archives for June 13, 2011

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Fat Cat: Creating a heritage brand

By Phil Mellows

Fat Cat founder Matt Saunders talks to Phil Mellows about how the brand has survived and the group's gastropub ventures.

Wetherspoon scraps Jersey plan

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Managed pub operator JD Wetherspoon has scrapped plans to open its first Channel Islands outlet.

Pubs and restaurants report fall in May

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Pub and restaurant groups reported the first fall in like-for-like sales this year in May, as they suffered a post-Easter and Royal Wedding hangover...

All systems go for AllGates

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Wigan-based microbrewery AllGates has announced plans to buy four pubs and expand its brewery to quadruple capacity. The company has opened six...

BII mentor service for all members

By Adam Pescod

The BII is launching a mentoring service that will offer extra support to all its members in dealing with the demands of the pub trade.

Kerridge Great British Menu victory

By Lesley Foottit

Michelin-starred pub chef Tom Kerridge has been crowned one of four winners of BBC Two's Great British Menu after winning the main-course round. He...

No Saints seeks £2.1m for growth

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

No Saints, the leisure group run by ex-Luminar boss Stephen Thomas, has launched a new round of fundraising for a further £2.1m towards its...