Operator donates 15% of profits to Ukraine aid after raising £5k
A London-based cocktail bar has announced it will donate 15% of its profits to aid in Ukraine.
Archives for March 16, 2022
Admiral Taverns appoints software firm to integrate Hawthorn estate
Pub operator Admiral Taverns has appointed Ocean Dynamics to implement new software that will integrate the Hawthorn pub estate it acquired in July 2021.
Tequila and vodka sales soar while whisky and gin decline
The spirit’s category has seen an increase in consumer interest in recent months with cocktails rising in popularity, but some drinks have outperformed others.
Dardis to leave Young's
Young’s boss Patrick Dardis has announced plans to step down from the role after six years, to be replaced by chief operating office Simon Dodd.
Calorie regulations will bring ‘further cost pressures’ to industry
New calorie regulations will bring cost pressures and an added workload to a sector struggling to recover from Covid, according to operators.
79% of operators increase pay to improve recruitment crisis
Almost four out of five (79%) of operators have increased pay rates for staff to improve recruitment and retention, with 91% expecting to hire more staff in 2022, the latest UKHospitality (UKH) and CGA Future Shock Report has revealed.
Great British Pub Awards
GBPA Best Community finalists spend donation
Following being named finalists at last year’s Great British Pub Awards in the Best Community Pub category, we’ve revealed how a number of the pubs spent funding provided to them to support local causes.
SLTA fears for bar staff over face mask extension
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) fears the government’s decision to continue forcing pub customers to wear face masks could lead to angry confrontations with bar staff.
Property Round-Up
Red Oak Taverns completes first acquisition of year, Nightjar opens second site
There are plenty of new acquisitions and refurbishments this week: among other news, Red Oak Taverns has completed its first pub acquisition of 2022, and Nightjar is due to open its second site.
Red Oak Taverns raises ‘significant capital for growth’
Multiple operator Red Oak Taverns has recapitalised the business, giving it additional capital to help enable its acquisition programme.