All Admiral articles
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Analysis & Insight
Leading 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 & Insight
Proper 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 & Insight
Pubs 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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Interviews
Admiral 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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News
Admiral 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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News
Proper 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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Interviews
Admiral 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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News
Rates 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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News
Autumn 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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News
Admiral 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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News
Admiral 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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News
Admiral 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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Interviews
Star 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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Interviews
Punch: 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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News
Admiral 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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News
Admiral 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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News
Admiral 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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News
Energy 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
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Analysis & Insight
Energy 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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Interviews
Chris 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