All Pubs articles – Page 53
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Operators should not ignore £1bn free-from market
Foodservice operators should not ignore the growing gluten-free opportunity in the UK, delegates at MCA’s Marketing Conference heard last week. Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, chef and entrepreneur, Genius Foods, said the free-from category was currently worth £1bn in the UK, with 25% of the population buying into the gluten-free occasion – 8% ...
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McMullen acquires Essex pub
McMullen, the Hertfordshire-based brewer and pub operator, has acquired a pub in the Essex village of Great Notley, MCA understands.
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Cardtronics likely to close cash machines in pubs
Cardtronics is likely to close its cash machines in pubs across the country on the ground that they are not profitable
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Heartstone acquires 15th pub
Heartstone Inns has acquired its 15th pub after taking on The Two Brewers in Street, Somerset.
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Joule’s to take on first new-build
Joule’s Brewery has returned to the acquisition trail after securing part of the site of its former brewery to launch its first new-build pub.
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NewsEiG to offer 45,000 free pints in January
Ei Group is partnering with a range of brewers to offer 45,000 free pints during January across its Publican Partnerships tenanted and leased estate.
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C&C/Proprium complete Admiral acquisition
The acquisition of Admiral Taverns by Proprium and C&C Group has officially completed, as the pubco readies itself to “take advantage of the opportunities within our markets”.
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Beavertown closes Duke’s Brew & Que
Beavertown Brewery, the North-east London-based operator, has closed Duke’s Brew & Que, its craft beer and bbq concept site with immediate effect
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Restaurant spend up 12% in November
Transactions in restaurants grew 19% in November compared to the same month last year but average transaction value fell 5.9%, according to the latest figures from Barclaycard.
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NewsCamerons confirms Birmingham HoS opening
Camerons Brewery has confirmed it will carry out its biggest single site investment, after securing the former Temple Street Social site in Birmingham for its Head of Steam Brand.
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NewsLaine acquires Distinct Group
Laine Pub Company, the Brighton and London based operator, has acquired the four-strong Distinct Group, taking to a 60-strong estate.
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Opinion
Cracking the code
Ei Group has transformed its business in the wake of the pubs code but tenanted and leased pubs remain the bulk of its portfolio. Ei Publican Partnerships managing director Nick Light reveals what the tied model looks like in a post pubs-code era. James Wallin reports
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Amber secures new backing and £100m growth fund
Amber Taverns, the c140-strong wet-led pub operator, has secured new investment from former Admiral Taverns’ backers, Ares Capital Management, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGK ‘not looking to exit value food’
Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand stressed the group is adapting its strategy to address a changing market
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Brakspear confirms Wendlebury pub acquisition
Brakspear has confirmed it has purchased The Lion pub in Wendlebury, just outside Bicester, as flagged up by MCA earlier this week.
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NewsMarston’s: Firebrand; Accent; Millennials and pub/lodge hybrids
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay spoke to MCA on the back of yesterday’s full-year results announcement.
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Butcombe adds to pub estate and opens depot
Butcombe Brewing Company has confirmed two new pub acquisitions and announced the opening of its new Bridgwater depot.
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Marston’s FY managed lfls up 0.9%
Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales in its managed division Destination & Premium, up 0.9% for the year to 30 September.
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NewsGK Pub Company lfls down 1.4% in H1
Greene King has reported on a challenging first half of the year in which like-for-like sales in its managed Pub Company division fell 1.4%.
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Brakspear takes on 11th managed pub
Brakspear has secured its 11th managed site after taking on the Lion in Wendlebury, Bicester, MCA has learnt.