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Paul UK sold to parent company
A majority stake in Paul UK, the upmarket patisserie operator, has been acquired by the ultimate parent company of the brand in France - a move that apes an exercise undertaken by rival Le Pain Quotidien last year, M&C Report understands.The latest accounts for the group, which has 22 sites ...
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McMullen's reports "creditable" performance
McMullen’s, the Hertfordshire brewer and pub operator, has reported increased sales but operating profit down in its most recent financial year,writes Paul Charity.Sales rose by 2.6% to £56.5m while operating profit, was down 14% to £6m in the year to 26 September 2009.Same site sales in managed pubs were up ...