All Fuller’s articles – Page 9
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Analysis & InsightApprenticeships: Is reform of the levy really the answer?
In his recent Budget statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed proposed changes to the Apprenticeship Levy, which the government hopes will help boost the dwindling number of sign-ups since its introduction in April 2017. But is reform of the levy really the answer, or should the sector be working better together to boost the profile of hospitality apprenticeships?
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NewsDark Star signs new lease on brewery
Dark Star Brewery, which was acquired by Fuller’s earlier this year has signed a new 10-year lease on its brewery in Partridge Green, Sussex.
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NewsChesser: ‘Laine can be a national beer brand’
Punch chief executive Clive Chesser has said he sees no reason why Laine Brew Co can’t become a national brand, as the group rolls out beers from its sister company across its estate.
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Analysis & InsightHappy hour for pub groups
Despite the noise surrounding the consumer sector, the pub M&A market is buoyant, with varied and competing investors alive to the attractions of the sector, according to AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith.
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Analysis & Insight
In other news
Whilst last week’s news was dominated by the fast-moving story at Patisserie Holdings, the last month has shone a light on a number of other companies in the sector, which are faced with their own issues and questions about their future. Mark Wingett gives his thoughts on the Coaching Inn Group; TGI Fridays; Five Guys; The Restaurant Group (TRG); and Gordon Ramsay.
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BBPA announces annual award winners
St Austell Brewery, Joseph Holt, SA Brain, Molson Coors and Ian Payne were among the winners at this year’s British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Annual Awards.
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NewsFuller’s launches new pilot brewery
Fuller’s has announced the launch of its new pilot brewery, located in the new-look Brewery Shop at its Griffin Brewery in Chiswick.
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NewsFuller’s FD to step down
Fuller’s has announced that its finance director James Douglas has decided to step down from his role, and will retire from the board in December 2018.
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NewsShortlist announced for Beer & Cider Marketing Awards
The shortlist for the 2018 Beer & Cider Marketing Awards has been announced.
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NewsTRG to acquire Food & Fuel
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has agreed to acquire Food & Fuel, London-based food-led pub operator, in a deal valued at c£15m. MCA understands that the 11-strong Food & Fuel business, which comprises eight gastropubs, one sports pub and two café bars, will be incorporated into TRG’s c65-strong pub arm – ...
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Analysis & InsightSubtly Italian
More than a decade after the Gusto brand was created out of the ashes of Est Est Est, it is now in the midst of a second reinvention, which will see it fully embracing its Mediterranean influences. Georgi Gyton reports.
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NewsMosaic acquires quayside site in Greenwich
Mosaic Pub and Dining, formerly known as City Pub EIS Fund, has taken on a site at New Quay, Greenwich, MCA understands.
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NewsFuller's managed and tenanted lfls up 4% in Q2 update
Fuller’s, the London brewer and pub company, has reported like for like sales in its managed pubs and hotels rising 4% for the 16 weeks from 1 April to 21 July 2018.
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NewsUpham Group reviews its options
Upham Group has appointed advisers as it considers its future funding options
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NewsEmeny: ‘We’ll need to recruit 4,000 staff over next 18 months’
Fuller’s has estimated that it will need to recruit another 4,000 staff over the next 18 months in order to sustain its current level of service, chief executive Simon Emeny told delegates at the MCA Pub Conference earlier this week.
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Analysis & Insight‘Wave of consolidation’ expected in managed pub sector
The next 12 months is likely to see significant M&A activity in the brewing sector, as well as a “wave of consolidation” in the managed pub arena, according to advisory firm BDO.
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NewsFuller's: Westminster doesn't recognise importance of hospitality
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has accused Westminster of failing to recognise the importance the hospitality sector plays in the performance of the economy.
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Analysis & InsightUBS: food delivery to become as cheap as home cooking
Global food delivery will grow ten-fold over the next 12 years from $35bn today to $365bn by 2030, UBS has forecast.
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OpinionFuller’s: ‘To become famous for food, we have a formula’
The brewer and pub operator’s director of food, Paul Dickinson, talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about his long-term plans for the pub group’s food offering, how he hopes to improve working conditions for chefs and the acquisition of Bel and the Dragon
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NewsPret sets pace as M&A activity hots up
The past month has arguably been the sector’s busiest for M&A activity in recent memory – and the most diverse.