Admiral Taverns has today announced that it is acquiring a portfolio of 137 pubs from Marston’s PLC, the pub portfolio being acquired is comprised of a mixture of predominantly tenanted, leased and retail agreement sites.
The latest acquisition follows fast on the heels of recently acquiring 150 pubs from Star Pubs & Bars in October 2019. Admiral has consistently championed the merits of the supported-tied agreement and remains focussed on developing its estate through this model.
To support the integration of the pubs in the portfolio which currently operate under retail agreements, the Group has formed a partnership with experienced managed-operator Helen Standing, to facilitate the smooth transition of these pubs to the Admiral platform whilst the Group evaluates the longer-term opportunities for these sites.
Chris Jowsey, Chief Executive, Admiral TavernsCommenting on the acquisition, Chris Jowsey, Chief Executive of Admiral Taverns said: “This is another exciting acquisition for our business, building on the strong momentum established over the course of the year and on behalf of the entire team I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new licensees and colleagues to Admiral.
“We remain fully committed to the leased and tenanted model and through this acquisition have been able to acquire an excellent portfolio of pubs which we look forward to developing through our award winning and highly supportive approach.
“I’m also very pleased that Helen Standing has agreed to partner with us to support the wider integration programme for some of these pubs. Helen is a highly successful, experienced operator who is well known to our team and we are looking forward to working very closely with her and these pubs.”