All Admiral articles
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NewsDraught duty cut is a ‘drop in the ocean’
Pub sector leaders including Nick Mackenzie, Simon Dodd, Simon Emeny, and Chris Jowsey have expressed concern that costs will continue to rise with the reduction in business rates relief and rise in National Minimum Wage
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NewsAdmiral acquires 18 pubs from Marston’s
The portfolio of wet-led establishments spans the UK, located in counties including Dorset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, and will bring Admiral’s estate to over 1,420 sites
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Analysis & InsightLeading pub groups growing ahead of overall market
The top 10 pub groups by turnover are forecast to grow by 6.2% year-on-year – ahead of total pub market growth of 1.7%, Lumina Intelligence has forecast, with Loungers, Mitchells & Butlers and Wetherspoons leading growth
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Analysis & InsightProper Pubs sees 122% uplift in draught sales as Euros kick off
The community operator division of Admiral Taverns saw positive trading momentum during England’s first match on Sunday
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Analysis & InsightPubs and the profit problem
Major pub operators like Greene King are achieving strong top-line growth, yet the cost of doing business is still causing a squeeze on profits. MCA writer Simon Brooke explores how pubs are balancing their businesses with premium and enhanced offerings, and considers how a transformation in culture might feed through to the bottom line
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InterviewsAdmiral Taverns aims to remain at forefront of M&A activity
The community pub operator, which recently acquired 37 freehold pubs from Fuller’s, has seen resilience in its wet-led model amid an increase in consumer spending and confidence, CEO Chris Jowsey tells MCA
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NewsAdmiral Taverns acquires 37 pubs from Fuller’s
The portfolio of freehold, community, wet-led sites from Fuller’s Tenanted estate span London, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, and were sold for £18.3m
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NewsProper Pubs to launch first mid-market offer
The community operator division of Admiral Taverns will launch a new concept that entails a coffee offering, along with snacks, craft lager, and an extensive wine list
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InterviewsAdmiral Taverns on the virtuous circle of its licensee-centric approach
As the the community pub company grows revenues by 18% to £182m, CEO Chris Josey hails the benefits of a supportive relationship with its publicans
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NewsRates relief and duty freeze welcomed by industry
Trade bodies have welcomed the measures announced in the Autumn Statement while continuing to call for reforms to the business rates, tax, and planning systems
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NewsAutumn Statement provides ‘lifeline’ for pubs
Pub operators welcomed the decisions to extend business rates relief and freeze alcohol duty, while calling for long-term reforms to reduce costs and tax burden on hospitality
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NewsAdmiral Taverns reports resilient trading
The c1,500 strong pub group said that its continued investment in pubs and licensees was driving growth in a “volatile external environment”
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NewsAdmiral Taverns invests over half a million in three pubs
Part of strategic capex, the Chester-based community operator has spent more than £10m upgrading its pubs throughout the first half of 2023
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NewsAdmiral Taverns: ‘It’s been a strong six months’
Sales are up 10% year-on-year, with the Proper Pubs division outperforming the rest of the estate and providing more than 25% return on investment, CEO Chris Jowsey tells MCA
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InterviewsStar Pubs & Bars: ‘The great British consumer still loves pubs’
MD Lawson Mountstevens told MCA’s Pub Conference said despite cost challenges, he feels much more optimistic than eight months ago, as consumer demand is coming through strongly on the top line
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InterviewsPunch: Operator managed model makes us better at running pubs
The model is also providing a solution for “very talented” individuals who want to build a career in the sector, Punch CEO Clive Chesser told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsAdmiral invests £1m in Proper Pubs
The community pub division, which has more than 170 sites across Britain, has invested the funds in four pubs in Middlesbrough, Harlow, Preston and Wigan
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NewsAdmiral Taverns turnover boosted by Hawthorn integration
The c1,550-strong pub operator reported turnover of £152.8m following the successful integration of the Hawthorn Community Pub Company
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NewsAdmiral Taverns launches £1m sustainability roadmap
The investment will target 450 of Admiral’s least energy efficient pubs to help licensees combat rising energy costs
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NewsEnergy relief: ‘There must be a comprehensive package’
Operators including Stonegate, Fuller’s, City Pub Group, Pizza Hut, and Admiral Taverns have welcomed the government’s support package but called for long-term support