Fringe party calls for pub trade election support
With the General Election now just 100 days away, a fledgling political party is calling on support from the trade for its pro-pub policies.
Archives for January 27, 2015
Greene King claims new beer launch 'is a hoax'
Greene King has denied it will be launching a new beer, after a hoax email about a new “IPA for the Download Generation” was sent to publicans.
Sacla' pesto launches new Professionale foodservice business
Pesto manufacturer Sacla’ has announced the launch of its new foodservice business, Sacla’ Professionale.
Majority of drivers favour tougher drink driving limit
British drivers want to see tougher drink driving limits and more severe punishments, a new survey suggests.
Marston's festive sales up with record Christmas Day
Marston’s has announced it saw sales grow 4.8% over the festive fortnight with a 12.5% hike on Christmas Day, as it prepares to hold its Annual General Meeting today.
Fleurets: Being an ‘asset of community value’ is not an advantage
Last month the Campaign for Real Ale revealed that 600 pubs had been labelled assets of community value and this week the Government pledged to tighten planning regulations around ACV-listed pubs. But how does the listing affect the sale of a pub? Simon...
Maclay Group placed into administration
Scottish pub and bar operator, the Maclay Group has been placed into administration after the company’s directors admitted failing to find a “strategic solution to the financial pressures facing the business”.
Statutory code: Government denies ‘bad faith’ claims over amendments
The Government has insisted it is committed to working with pubco reform campaigners following accusations that it has acted in “bad faith” by inserting replacement clauses into the statutory pubs code legislation.
Statutory code: Amendment seeks to exempt pubcos that invest from MRO
Pub companies may be exempt from having to offer a market-rent-only option if they significantly invest in a tenant’s pub, following a proposed amendment to the Small Business Bill.
Top 50 Gastropubs: Interactive Map
The Publican's Morning Advertiser has compiled an interactive map of the location of all 50 winners of the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropubs of the year - see below.
Sports Bar & Grill sites achieve record sales
Bar Holdings Ltd, the owner of the multi-award-winning Sports Bar & Grill restaurant group, has announced that all four of its restaurants with historical comparisons achieved record sales in 2014.
Albion Ventures reviews options for Bravo Inns
Albion Ventures, the investment vehicle, is reviewing its options with regards to Bravo Inns, the Cheshire-based pub company led by Ken Buckley.