Punch Taverns: trading in line
Leased and tenanted pub company Punch Taverns has reported fourth quarter trading is in line with expectations, allowing for the impact of the World Cup last year.
Archives for August 31, 2011
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New two-part dispense system for Foster’s
Heineken UK is to roll out a new two-part dispense system that will make it easier for barstaff to pour the “perfect pint” of Foster’s, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser can exclusively reveal.
Spirit like-for-likes up 3.8%
Managed pub company Spirit has reported like-for-like sales in its managed division grew by 3.8% for the 12 weeks to 20 August — driven by strong food sales.
Geronimo transformation for Half Moon
Young’s music pub the Half Moon in Putney, London, is set to be transformed into a Geronimo Inns site.
Encourage all hospitality staff to improve wine knowledge
Pub and restaurant owners should encourage their British staff to take up a career as a sommelier to balance the level of foreign someliers in the industry.