BrewDog’s £213m private equity deal is ‘opposite of a sell-out’ says co-founder
BrewDog has defended its decision to sell 22% of the company to private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners claiming the deal is not a sell-out.
Archives for April 9, 2017
Cask Marque’s first bar staff training plan
Real ale champions at Cask Marque have revealed plans to produce the pub trade’s first comprehensive training scheme to help the sector serve cask ale at its best.
Licensing authority guidance updated in response to concerns
The Government has updated its guidance for licensing authorities following concerns that the new powers may lead to heavy handed implementation of the Licensing Act 2003.
Ei Managed Investments launches new partnership with PubLove
Pubco Ei Group has announced a new partnership with PubLove – owner of boutique hostels and historic pubs - to operate across five sites together.
Calling the best pubs in Britain: entries for GBPAs 2017 are now open
Bring some sanity to the country. Put your pub forward and help us in our hunt for the best pubs in the country as the popular Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) opens its doors for 2O17 entries.
Old chicken and a bloody, greasy fridge land pub with £7,000 bill
A Hertfordshire licensee has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 after it was found serving chicken breasts two days out-of-date to customers.
Laine Pub Company buys New Pub Company in deal worth almost £4m
Laine Pub Company, the Brighton and London-based group, has acquired the New Pub Company from founder Peter Linacre in a deal thought to be worth just under £4m, The Morning Advertiser's sister title MCA has learnt.
How to approach the sensitive issue of transgender customers
Taking the sensitive approach to transgender customers is what all pub operators would like to think they would do. But after a Sussex licensee asked a transgender woman to use a disabled toilet, it begs the question of what approach licensees should...
ACI raises more than £20,000 for local charities
Anglian Country Inns (ACI) has accomplished a year-long goal after deciding to “do something special” during its 20th birthday year - raise £20,000 for local charities across its seven outlets in Hertfordshire and Norfolk.
Pricey booze steadies wet sales in pubs
Expensive alcohol is helping pubs, bars and restaurants to increase or maintain profits from wet sales as consumers look for more premium experiences.