All Admiral articles – Page 2
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Analysis & InsightEnergy crisis: ‘Price rises cannot be completely avoided’
As utility costs force even viable businesses to the brink of collapse, MCA speaks to the leaders of JD Wetherspoon, Admiral Taverns, Pizza Hut UK and Fulham Shore about how they’re coping
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InterviewsChris Jowsey: the pubs boss lobbying to keep locals in business
Tired of waiting for government help for his tenants facing soaring energy bills, the Admiral Taverns chief executive decided to buy fuel direct from an oil and gas producer, he tells The Observer
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NewsPub operators amp up delivery and retention efforts
Leading pub operators discussed their views on the current trading landscape during a round table discussion at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Pub Conference 2022
Highlights of the programme included a Q&A with Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne and Shepherd Name CEO Jonathan Neame and a presentation from Fuller’s CEO Simon Emeny
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InterviewsAdmiral Taverns: ‘Funding for acquisitions isn’t an issue’
The community pub group has the support of its should suitable opportunities arise, CEO Chris Jowsey told the Pub Conference
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NewsMCA’s Pub Conference takes place on Wednesday
There are only two days to go, so book your place to hear from the likes of Stonegate, Fuller’s, Shepherd Neame, Admiral Taverns, Liberation Group, Brasserie Bar Co and Oakman Group on 6 July
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NewsAdmiral sells pub package
The seven-strong disposal to FB Taverns is part of requirements from the CMA following the pub company’s acquisition of Hawthorn
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NewsPub Conference 2022: full agenda revealed
Stonegate’s chairman and founder Ian Payne, Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny and Shepherd Neame’s chief executive Jonathan Neame are among the highlights on the programme
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NewsC&C sells stake in Admiral Taverns
The Bulmers supplier disposed of its minority interest in the pub company for £55m to Proprium Capital Partners
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NewsSoaring energy prices threaten last orders for pubs
Hospitality and leisure sector businesses are struggling to secure manageable gas and electricity deals, the Financial Times reports
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NewsAdmiral reports resilience performance for FY21
Admiral Taverns’ CEO Chris Jowsey said the pandemic and the UK government’s response to it “had a seismic impact on the hospitality sector”
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Analysis & InsightBudget reaction: Wet-led community pubs hailed as winners
Alcohol duty reform was received positively and “should be introduced as soon as possible” while the one year 50% discount on business rates was seen to favour smaller operators and community pubs.
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Analysis & InsightPub deals show 'genuine demand' for market
Pub deals such as Admiral Taverns’ acquisition of Hawthorn and Punch’s of Ram Pub Company show buyers are willing to look “forwards, not backwards”, Simon Johnson of CBRE has said.
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NewsStar MD: L&T sector in ‘watershed moment’
The leased & tenanted pub sector has been a through “watershed moment” during the pandemic, showing the strength of the partnership model, Lawson Mountstevens, MD of Star Pubs & Bars has said.
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NewsHawthorn launches Proper Pubs platform
Hawthorn has announced the creation of a new operator managed platform called Proper Pubs. Proper Pubs will represent about 20% of the Hawthorn estate. Proper Pubs is run by director of managed operations, Mark Brooke, who joined Hawthorn last year. Admiral Taverns completed the acquisition of Hawthorn for £222.3m last week.
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NewsDavies steps down from Hawthorn as sale completes
Mark Davies has stepped down from his position as chief executive of community pub company Hawthorn following the completion of the sale of the business to Admiral Taverns.
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Analysis & InsightAdmiral and Hawthorn ‘made for each other’
Originally announcing plans to go public as a standalone company in April, in the event it was a trade buyer that sealed the deal for Hawthorn.
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NewsAdmiral Taverns to acquire Hawthorn in £222m deal
Admiral Taverns has reached an agreement to acquire community pub company Hawthorn from parent company NewRiver, for a cash consideration of approximately £222.3m.
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NewsAdmiral Taverns sees profits down by a third
Admiral Taverns has achieved an underlying operating profit of £11.1m, down from £17.2m in 2019, for the 52 weeks to 30 May 2020.
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NewsAdmiral warns of mass closures if outdoor-only pub policy goes ahead
Chris Jowsey, chief executive of Admiral Taverns has warned that up to 25% of its pubs could close if the government brings in an outdoor-only policy when restrictions are relaxed for pubs.