Digging for a local victory with Hogs Back
Hogs Back chairman Rupert Thompson goes back in time to protect the future of the brewery’s beers. Roger Protz joins him on the journey.
Archives for May 28, 2014
Luminar sites net big investments
About half of Luminar’s 53-strong estate is scheduled to have received significant investment by the end of the current financial year, with c.£5m earmarked for major work at 15 sites during 2014/2015.
Heineken unveils new trade website for pubs
Heineken Online, a new trade website designed to make ordering easier as well as acting as a business-boosting tool, has been launched.
Planning restrictions could scupper late openings for World Cup
Pubs may be blocked from staying open late for England’s World Cup matches if it means they contravene restrictions on their planning licences, it has emerged.
Children in pubs: Licensing law
It is important to remember the legal responsibilities under licensing law concerning the presence of children in your premises. Pub Licensing specialists Poppleston Allen lay down the law.
FSA publishes guide to new allergen rules
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published draft guidance to help small and medium-sized food businesses - including pubs, hotels, bars and restaurants - comply with new allergen laws.
Texas Joe’s eyes extended BrewDog tie-in and standalone sites
Joe Walters, the entrepreneur behind the Texas Joe’s beef jerky brand whose investors include BrewDog co-founder James Watt, has told M&C Report he’s aiming to rollout his Texas barbecue menu to BrewDog bars across the country and is honing in on two...
Enterprise Community Heroes scheme scoops award
Enterprise Inns has scooped a prestigious national accolade for the work it does to recognise and reward publicans who have gone the extra mile to benefit the local community.
M&B in exclusive talks to buy 175 Orchid pubs
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed that it has in exclusive talks to buy the majority of the Orchid estate – with the rest to be placed in administration.
Balance is required for a healthy debate on alcohol
The Government’s plans to ban the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT finally take effect at the end of this month. While the move does not go nearly as far as many would have liked, it is an indication, at least, that the Government is...
Publican demands debt waiver for Punch tenants
A publican facing eviction has asked Punch Taverns to offer him and other struggling licensees the same debt waiver the company requested from noteholders.