All Pubs articles – Page 140
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OpinionIt’s a manchise world
As more details emerge of how the pubs code will work in practice, pubcos are already responding with an increased focus on alternative agreements. From emerging companies to traditional family brewers, turnover related agreements or ‘manchises’ are becoming a key weapon in winning the war on talent. But with labour cost as the key concern for the operator, does the introduction of the National Living Wage present a barrier to success?
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Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide list released
Michelin has published its Eating Out In Pubs Guide 2016 with 60 new entries to the 590 recommended pubs.
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Georgel: MRO take-up will come down to ‘economics and emotions’
The decision for a licensee to opt for the Market Rent Only option can be categorised as “a mix of emotions and economics”, Admiral Taverns chief executive Kevin Georgel has told M&C.
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Remarkable operator agreement key to success
Remarkable Restaurants managing director Elton Mouna has told M&C the company has acquired Bethnal Green pub the Albion and is keen to add more sites to the 15-strong estate.
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NewsTurnaround of Admiral Taverns ‘now complete’
The turnaround of Admiral Taverns is now complete and the company is geared up for growth, chief executive Kevin Georgel has told M&C.
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Christina Lees-Jones to step down from JW Lees operations
JW Lees has announced that catering director Christina Lees-Jones is stepping down for day to day operations at the company on 1 December to become a non-executive director.
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Camerons trials first turnover-related agreement
Camerons Brewery has trialled its first retail agreement.
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NewsHook Norton not seeking replacement for MD
Hook Norton, the Oxfordshire brewr, will not seek a replacement for joint managing director Adrian Staley, M&C has learnt.
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NewsCamerons to refinance as it eyes 500-strong estate
Camerons Brewery is seeking a £5m refinancing package to fund a growth strategy of adding 30 managed and 20 tenanted pubs over the next five years, M&C understands.
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LTC launches education support service
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a new education support service for families in the trade.
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Leslie Country Inns appoints Yates to board as it eyes growth
Leslie Country Inns has appointed Lawrence Yates, former head chef at the Michelin-starred Box Tree restaurant in Ilkely, to its board as it eyes growth.
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Nidderdale Inns takes on two sites
Yorkshire-based pub operator Nidderdale Inns has grown to three sites with the opening of a wet-led bar in Rippon and the upcoming launch of a food-led pub in North Stainley, M&C has learnt.
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NewsThwaites sees potential for 250 rooms across pub estate
Andrew Buchanan, director of pub operations for Thwaites, has told M&C the company sees the potential to operate 250 rooms across its estate.
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Analysis & InsightChristmas 2015 more important than ever for managed pubs
Christmas is set to be more important than ever to managed pub companies this year after England’s early exit from the Rugby World Cup compounded sluggish like-for-like sales rises.
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NewsPubLove gears up to grow estate and burger brand
PubLove, the London-based pub and hostel group, is gearing up for growth in 2016 to expand its estate and strengthen its burger brand as a stand alone offering
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NewsMarston’s completes Pub of the Future campaign
Marston’s has completed its year-long project to find out how to attract young people as regular pub goers and has said the results of the panel will be incorporated to the fabric of its pub estate
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NewsBrakspear acquires Stratford site from City Pub Co
Brakspear has secured its sixth managed site after acquiring the Church Street Townhouse in Stratford-Upon-Avon from City Pub Co East, M&C understands.
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Analysis & InsightSector snapshot: My frustration with pub food
Punch Taverns operations director Paul Pavli shares his concerns that too many pub chefs are producing the kind of food they want rather than tailoring the menu to the needs of the community:
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NewsPurecraft Bars secures Nottingham site and in talks on Leeds
Purecraft Bars has secured a site in Nottingham to open in February and is in advanced negotiations to open a bar in Leeds, M&C understands.
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Analysis & InsightPubcos ‘must look at pricing’ for turnover related agreements
Pubcos offering retail agreements must consider whether prices need to go up or operator earnings down, in order to make the model viable.