Archives for July 11, 2012

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Seven ways to upsell Mexican food in your pub

By Sheila McWattie

Pubs thinking of pepping up their food offer would do well to consider Mexican food. As Sheila McWattie finds, it offers plenty of ways to fuel interest among customers and drive footfall

Batemans reports rise in turnover

By M&C Report

Batemans, the Lincolnshire brewer and pub operator, has reported a rise in turnover and operating profit in the year to 31 January, although pre-tax profit fell 40% after a fall in profits from property disposals.

Czech lager Krusovice to launch in UK

By Robyn Black

A drinks distribution company is hoping the £4.15-a-pint price tag on a new Czech lager won’t put off UK drinkers, as retail sales of world beers in the past 12 months approach £1bn.

Be cautious over ‘formal cautions’ at your pub

By Jonathan Smith

In my experience most people are familiar with the notion of a ‘formal caution’ being issued by the police or local authority as a method of disposing of the matter once the investigation is concluded.

BBPA warning over pub business rates calculations

By Gurjit Degun

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned licensees to be careful what they wish for when asking for pub business rates to be calculated in the same way as shops.