Hook Norton, the Oxfordshire brewer and pub operator, would consider opening a pub in London in a few years, as it homes in on more acquisitions in its heartland.
Accountants Roslyn's is delighted to announce that as part of its planned recruitment process, and in order to ensure that its presence in the South is further enhanced, that Bruce Sprosen has agreed to join from 6th September 2012.
Two leading hospitality industry figures have spoken out following research earlier this week which revealed that nearly half of young people would not consider a job in the sector.
Stonegate Pub Company, the managed operator, has appointed its first “success coach” to help progress the careers of its deputy managers on its new six-month Accelerated Leadership programme.
Ooberstock, the on-line drinks wholesale business, has signed a five-year deal with iTradeNetwork (ITN) that will see ITN’s 24/7 online ordering system incorporated into its ordering process.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Midlands and North Key Issues Forum is set to tackle a range of issues from licensing changes to business rates.
CPL Training has teamed up with stocktaking company Venners to develop an online training course aimed at improving the stock control, margins and profits of all hospitality retail outlets.
All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group Chair, MP Greg Mulholland, has called for pubco licensees to have a say on the pay and bonus packages of company executives.
Over 100 delegates, including multiple pub operators and other key industry figures, turned out for the MA250 Business Seminar in Windsor yesterday, hosted by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitality, passenger, transport, travel and tourism, has held its first business bootcamp for new licensees and those looking to get into the trade.
Mark McQuater is set to leave Barracuda Pub Company after 12 years, to be replaced as chief executive by the former managing director of Mitchells & Butlers’ (M&B) Value division, Roger Moxham.
Little Chef, the iconic roadside chain, has appointed a subsidiary of LT Pub Management, the pub management specialist led by Billy Buchanan, to provide operational support.
Nearly half (47%) of businesses, including pubs, are overlooking simple opportunities to cut their energy bills, despite more than two thirds (68%) making operational efficiency their top priority in 2012, according to new research by British Gas.
The sun is shining, people are smiling and my glass feels half full. I am trying to make time for this year’s promotions plan. There are so many excuses to have a party, such as St George’s Day, the Ascot races, the village fête, and, of course, Christmas.
The UK hospitality and leisure industry is still planning to create new jobs this year, with smaller operators leading the way, according to the second Barclays Job Creation Survey 2012.
Obviously the budget will take centre stage over the next couple of weeks so apart from a brief mention I thought I’d steer well clear. Yes it’s going to be another kick in the teeth but we have to dust ourselves down and get on with what we do best,...
Colin Pedrick, former managing director of Enterprise Inns and UK and Ireland president of AB InBev, is among a group of pub and drinks industry veterans to launch a new wholesale business.
Licensees wanting to take on a Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) tenancy must have their business plans approved and signed off by an independent accountant or business advisor
NatWest is offering preferential borrowing rates to Greene King’s (GK’s) Meet & Eat pub franchisees under a deal to make the bank its official funding partner for the franchise brand.
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) has introduced a new accounts and stocktaking package for its lessees to give them more control of their business.
Virge Balthazard of McMullen & Sons has been named area manager of the year in the Operations Managers Awards 2011, held by the Association of Licensed Multiple Operators (ALMR).
Greene King has launched a new magazine to keep its Pub Partners licensees up to date on all business building activities and opportunities within the company.
Cirrus Inns, a new pub company featuring Mark Askew, outgoing executive head chef at Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) and Polly Dyson, former finance director at Geronimo Inns, has been set up with plans to create an estate of up to 50 pubs with accommodation...
Amber Taverns, the Preston-based operator of wet-led freehold pubs, has secured £5m in new funding to enable it to push towards its aim of operating a 100-strong estate by 2014.
The first Greene King pub to be converted to the Realpubs concept opened yesterday (17 November), with at least 12 more conversions planned over the next 18 months.
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...