The multi-award winning Tring-based pub operator Oakman Inns and Restaurants has announced a stellar trading performance over the Christmas period. The headline numbers for the four weeks ending Sunday 3 January 2016 are: Like-For-Like Sales up 11.8% Comparables up 10.5% Total sales £2.1m up 55% on the previous year Founder and CEO Peter Borg-Neal commented: “We got … [Read more...]
It’s the maths, stupid
Tim Martin, Chairman of Wetherspoon, has forwarded the Opinion piece that follows, clearly and forcefully articulating the tax inequalities between pubs and supermarkets, and the need for a ‘sensible rebalancing’ of the tax system if pubs are to continue to play a valuable role in the economic and social life of the nation. Tim Martin: Opinion How well do individual … [Read more...]
Contactless spending in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants 92% up
Spending in pubs and bars made by ‘touch and go’ payments has almost doubled (up by 92 per cent) since the contactless limit rose from £20 to £30 in September, according to Barclaycard data Contactless spending in fast food outlets and in restaurants has also jumped by 62 per cent and 51 per cent respectively over the same period More than 8 in 10 consumers use less cash … [Read more...]
Dates for London Beer – Wine – Cocktail Weeks announced
London Beer Week – 22-28 February 2016 London Beer Week 2016 is basing its hub at The Old Truman Brewery which will be a week-long hive of pop-up beer bars and immersive beer experiences for those wearing a London Beer Week wristband. The Beer Tours will be taking place in the best bespoke beer venues across the capital giving guests access to speciality serves of beers, … [Read more...]
Novus Leisure first hospitality operator to give away £50,000
In what is believed to be a first in the world for a hospitality operator, Novus Leisure, the pioneers driving the late night London scene, have launched a ground-breaking initiative throughout January, across all Novus Leisure venues, which will see one lucky customer win £50,000 tax free in cash to spend as they wish. What would you do with £50,000? The life-changing … [Read more...]