National Pubwatch conference returns for 2022
A National Pubwatch conference focusing on safeguarding issues within the sector will be taking place on Tuesday 22 February 2022, following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.
Archives for February 8, 2022
Property round-up
New openings for experiential models NQ64 and Alcotraz
Interactive fun venues NQ64 and Alcotraz lead the latest property news with plenty of sites being acquired, sold and renovated.
23% of pub trips involve burgers
Almost a quarter (23.15%) of times people ate out at pubs from November 2020 to January 2022 included burgers, data from Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel has revealed.
How can pubs save money on energy bills?
Pubs could see a 56% increase on energy bills following last week’s announcement from energy regulator Ofgem, however, some simple changes could save licensees money in just a few months.
Night-time businesses see operating costs rocket by a quarter
Night-time businesses have seen a 26% rise in total operating costs in the past year, a survey conducted by the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.
Hundreds of sector bosses call on Sunak to hold 12.5% VAT
More than 250 hospitality business leaders, including pioneering voices in the pub sector, have written to the Chancellor urging the Government to keep VAT at 12.5% beyond March 2022.
Consumer spending slowed during Jan, yet the future looks bright for hospitality
Consumer card spending decelerated in January, but there are bright spots on the horizon for hospitality, data from Barclaycard has revealed.
Alchemy acquires Brasserie Bar Co
Brasserie Bar Co has been acquired by Alchemy Partners for an undisclosed sum, understood to be around £40m.
Pubs boosted by rise in footfall and beer sales as Six Nations kicks off
The Six Nations rugby tournament kick-off helped tempt 30% more customers into pubs and bars at the weekend, according to real-time market intelligence business Oxford Partnership.
Stonegate Group only pubco nominated at the British Credit Awards 2022
Large pub company, the Stonegate Group, has been shortlisted for three awards at the British Credit Awards 2022.
Star Pubs & Bars partners with rating specialist to reduce business rates
Star Pubs & Bars has partnered with rating specialist Dunlop Heywood ahead of the new business rates rating list due to come into effect in April 2023.