All JD Wetherspoon articles – Page 46
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NewsCollyer: Muted lfl growth at JDW expected
A leading analyst has said that he expects JD Wetherspoon to report muted like-for-like growth when it updates on first quarter trading tomorrow and that he continued to believe the key for the company is to deliver margin improvements and grow the FCF and dividends
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Opinion
European Union
Despite a slow start on these shores, German-owned restaurant group Vapiano aims to become a key player in the UK’s hugely competitive pizza-pasta market, says managing director Phil Sermon
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NewsFrench: Extension of opening hours at JDW will be a success
A leading analyst has said that JD Wetherspoon’s decision to extend is food serving hours to 11pm will prove another successful strategic move at a time of “ongoing flux amongst the competition”
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NewsJack expects JDW to outperform lfl estimates
Leading analyst Douglas Jack says he expects JD Wetherspoon’s like-for-like sales to be ahead of his full-year forecasts at its Q1 interim management statement on Wednesday, adding that the “main sensitivity continues to be margins”
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Diary
Diary: Cote, Greene King, JDW and No Saints
This week’s Diary includes a look at the chairmanship of Byron and Cote, a love-in between Tom Kerridge and Greene King, Steve Thomas being bullish about No Saints, and clear-the-air talks on VATMusical chairsThere are several similarities between Byron and Cote. Both are impressive casual dining concepts, which were launched ...
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Analysis & InsightNo stone unturned
“I love the business, I love working, I love running big pub companies. This was just too good an opportunity to miss. The plan is to become a dominant force on the high street.” So said Ian Payne, just after the TDR Capital-backed Stonegate was formed through the £373m acquisition of 333 wet-led pubs from Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).
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Opinion
Defending the VAT cut campaign
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin responds to criticism about the VAT Club from high-profile MP Andrew Griffiths and emphasises the importance of the tax break for the sector
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NewsMartin: VAT fine must not de-rail campaign
The VAT Club’s fine for late payment of VAT was a “regrettable”, but “minor issue” that must not distract the campaign for tax parity between pubs and supermarkets, according to JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin
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JDW pubs pick up loo accolades
More than 200 Wetherspoon pubs have achieved the ultimate rating in the Loo of the Year Awards 2013
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Analysis & Insight
Domino’s most attractive brand for 18-24 year olds
Domino’s is the eating-out brand that matter most to 18-24 year olds, according to the Youth 100 compiled by research firm Voxburner
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Diary
Diary: Wagamama, City Pub Co, Pizza Hut, Harvey's
This week’s Diary includes a new location for Brewhouse & Kitchen, Clive Watson papped in pub with pup, F&B innovation at Gatwick, and getting back to the floor with Pizza Hut and Ping Pong
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Opinion
Guardian of tradition
JW Lees is poised for growth thanks to developing the best bits of tradition and not being afraid to close failing pubs, managing director William Lees-Jones tells Phil Mellows. Free pies have helped, too
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NewsTim Martin FY pay packet falls to £351k
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin saw his total remuneration fall from £351,000 to £338,000 in the year to 28 July 2013, less than the company’s three executive directors
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OpinionThe campaign game
Jacques Borel’s VAT campaign is just one example of a recent trend of single-issue lobbying in the sector. John Harrington examines the trend and what it means for established trade associations
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NewsAnalyst corner
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo looks ahead to JD Wetherspoon’s Q1 interim management statement on 6 November, predicting a “solid” trading update “with few surprises”
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NewsVAT Club fined for late VAT payment
Jacques Borel’s VAT Club has been fined £9,201 for late payment of VAT
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News
Pub companies urged to review e-cig policies
Anti-smoking campaigners are urging pub operators to keep their policies on electronic cigarettes under review as controversy grows around the devices, which deliver nicotine without burning tobacco and produce vapour rather than smoke
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News
JDW launches game app for children's menu
JD Wetherspoon, the managed operator, has launched an exclusive children’s game app to tie in with the launch of its new children’s menu
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News
Moorhouse's sees Hallowe'en sales rise
Lancashire brewer Moorhouse’s has seen sales surge to a record high in the run-up to Hallowe’en, which is now “busier than Christmas” for the brewer of Pendle Witches Brew
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JDW and TRG Concessions win airport F&B awards
JD Wetherspoon and TRG Concessions/Giraffe are among the winners in an awards scheme that recognises top food and beverage operators at airports