Hostel chain says pubcos are the obstacle to franchise vision
A hostel chain says its attempts to work with tenants to give their pubs a new lease of life has been thwarted by pubcos.
Archives for July 2, 2014
Estrella launches first non-alcohol beer on draught
The first no alcohol lager on draught is set to hit the UK.
Greene King delivers record full-year results
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 9.4% rise in pre-tax profits to £173.1m in the 53 weeks to 4 May, with the company saying it has now delivered four years of record results.
Pub People Company expands
Pub People Company, the Midlands-based multiple pub operator, has taken its estate to 50 sites with the acquisition of two pubs from Marston’s.
Punch owes a debt of gratitude to its publicans
Punch Taverns’ financial restructuring saga will one day make an excellent case study for MBA students, says Rob Willock.
Punch celebrates Buying Club milestone with gift to licensee
A Punch Taverns licensee has won a week’s worth of goods after helping the pubco reach a new online ordering milestone.
How to find the right wholesaler
When it comes to selecting a wholesaler to service your business, there’s a whole new world of experienced operators and new kids on the block to choose from. And, the PMA discovered, they each have something different to offer
Chelmsford could be next to approve late-night levy
Late-night pubs and bars in Chelmsford may have to begin paying a levy from November, after the council’s licensing and regulatory committee recommended introducing the fee.
Trade criticises new law forcing publicans to 'down-sell'
Government proposals forcing publicans to “down-sell” alcohol is an extra burden that will have “costly” implications for the trade, industry figures have claimed.
The drive for profit is killing pubs
Developers are destroying the very thing people want to buy into – Britain’s quirky charm, argues Pete Brown.
Licensee gets surprise apology for burglary committed in 1992
A Cheshire licensee has spoken of her surprise after receiving a letter of apology and £100 for a burglary that took place 22 years ago.
Former JW Lees manager charged for £350,000 fraud
The former manager of a JW Lees pub has been charged with fraud after the brewer found that over £350,000 had gone missing from one of its West Yorkshire pubs.