BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds has welcomed yesterday’s move by Manchester City Council to encourage local pubs to apply for pub-specific business rate relief. Brigid Simmonds comments: “It is great to see Manchester taking action, and I would like to see all local councils following suit. Whilst some councils have moved forward, including some who have already … [Read more...]
Brakspear managed estate hits double digits
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is expanding its managed division with two pubs transferring from its tenanted & leased business, taking the managed estate up to 10 sites. The Little Angel in Brakspear’s home town of Henley-on-Thames has been run for the past 13 years by lessee Doug Green, who with wife Lolly built it into one of the most popular pubs in the area. The … [Read more...]
Glendola Leisure purchases Handmade Pubs
Glendola Leisure are delighted to announce that they have purchased Handmade Pubs and are proud to add The Fox in Shoreditch and The Lansdowne, Primrose Hill to our portfolio of businesses. Alex Salussolia, Managing Director at Glendola Leisure said: We operate a number of pubs in and around London so are delighted to add these two great pubs into the Glendola family of … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon wins award in Vegan Food Awards 2017
JD Wetherspoon has won recognition for its Teriyaki Noodles meal in the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Vegan Food Awards 2017. It won the award for ‘Best Vegan Noodles’. PETA praised the meal which comprises non-egg noodles and fresh vegetables in a teriyaki sauce with ginger, garlic, soy sauce and a hint of chilli. The meal is below 500 calories … [Read more...]
Ei Group reinforces core values at annual Retail and Suppliers Conference
Ei Group held its annual Retail and Supplier Conference at Franklin Gardens, the home of the Northampton Saints rugby club this week, updating attendees on the group’s corporate objectives and how they can collaboratively work together to help publicans grow their business. The day focused on the support and initiatives Ei Group is now offering its publicans across its large … [Read more...]