All Pubs articles – Page 198
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Pubcos consider legal challenge over pub code
Punch Taverns, Enterprise Inns and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) will consider legal action if the vote by MPs to defy the government and break the beer tie is passed into law
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Anglian Country Inns wins Gastropub of the Year award
Anglian Country Inns’ site the Fox at Willian has been announced as Gastro Pub of the Year for England in the inaugural Food Awards England and Wales 2014
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Phil Davison passes away
Phil Davison, the chairman of Inn-Dispensable, the sector training course provider, has died following a battle against cancer
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NewsYoung’s H1 managed lfls up 7%
Young’s has reported a 7% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed estate in the 26 weeks to the 29 September
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Spirit launches dedicated apprenticeship scheme
Spirit Pub Company is to bring the delivery of its apprenticeship scheme in-house.
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Pubco shares drop in wake of pubs code announcement
Enterprise Inns and Punch Taverns saw their share prices plummet in reaction to the news that a market rent only option would be included in the pubs code.
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JW Bassett eyeing freeholds for growth
Cardiff-based pub operator JW Bassett is on the expansion trail and looking to add another freehold pub to its South Wales estate, managing director Jon Bassett told M&C Report
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Provenance Inns rebrands to reflect focus on accommodation
Provenance Inns co-founder Michael Ibbotson has told M&C Report that he will be focusing on accommodation to drive future growth of the company.
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NewsH1 PBT up 24% at Thwaites
Thwaites, the Lancashire brewer and pub operator, has reported a 24% increase in pre-tax profit for the six months to 30 September 2014.
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BHA welcomes favouritetable.com as new partner
The BHA has announced a new partnership with favouritetable.com, an online restaurant bookings engine for restaurant and pub operators
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MPs vote for market rent only option in pubs code
MPs have voted to include a market rent only option for tied tenants in the pubs code following a passionate debate in the House of Commons
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NewsEnterprise converting failing pubs into shops
Enterprise Inns has revealed it has converted 22 pubs to convenience stores and will continue to look at this operating model as an alternative to disposals.
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Analysis & Insight
Action urged on “drunk sales”
A new report calls for a review of the legislation on ‘sales to drunks’ — which it claims is one of the most under-enforced laws on the statute books. But is it needed?
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Fitch raises outlook on Wellington
Ratings agency Fitch has raised its outlook on Wellington Pub Company which it said reflected a slowdown in the underlying pubs’ EBITDA decline and the UK’s improving economy
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Analyst corner: Brumby on current trading environment
Leading analyst Mark Brumby at Langton Capital says that trading is still no walk in the park, with more discounting evident
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Keith Bott: Pubs are the original social network
Titanic Brewery managing director Keith Bott has said pubs need to see themselves as “the original social network” and focus on getting lapsed customers out of the living room and back to the bar.
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Former nightclub to be JDW’s fourth Republic of Ireland pub
Managed pub operator JD Wetherspoon has secured its fourth site in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsJack: M&B in need of a spark
Leading analyst Douglas Jack at Numis says Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) needs to clarify how it is going to generate LFL sales and margin growth
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NewsSlug & Lettuce rolling out updated brunch menu
Slug & Lettuce has updated its brunch menu and has begun rolling it out across all of its sites as part of its evolution of the brand.
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Pubs are adapting for Generation Y
Pubs are turning into casual dining venues in a bid to appeal to Generation Y, according to Geronimo Inns.