Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has appointed CBRE to handle the disposal of 20 of its pubs. The properties, which are being considered for sale either individually, in small packages or as a group, are brought to the market for the first time in many years and are located in prime town and city centre locations within England and Scotland. The outlets have strong exposure to … [Read more...]
CAMRA and English Heritage celebrate Pub Design Awards 2015
A castle, a tap and an old bridge have all scooped honours in the prestigious Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Pub Design Awards. CAMRA has announced the winners of its Pub Design Awards 2015, run in conjunction with English Heritage. Winners include The Castle at Edghill in Oxfordshire, The Old Bridge in Leeds, The Harrogate Tap in North Yorkshire and The Wallaw in … [Read more...]
Greene King delivers record retail sales
Greene King, the leading pub retailer and brewer, has posted strong full year results, achieving record revenue and growth in like-for-like sales. The group’s retail revenue exceeded £1 billion for the first time, and group revenue increased 5% to £1.313 billion, with like-for-like sales growth in the retail business at 0.4%. Other highlights include its Pub Partners … [Read more...]
Tilted Kilt seeks franchisee for 20 UK sites
Tilted Kilt, the US sports bar chain known for being “The Best Looking Sports Pub You’ve Ever Seen,” is planning a launch in the UK market and is looking for a local franchisee to make it happen. Renowned for its dazzling roster of Kilt Girls, the kilt-clad servers who offer unrivalled service and hospitality, Tilted Kilt is the perfect opportunity for one foodservice operator … [Read more...]
Allergy UK launches new Accreditation Scheme for Caterers
National charity, Allergy UK has launched an accreditation scheme to help foodservice operators cater for food allergies. The Allergy Aware Scheme will recognise catering outlets that provide exceptional service for those with food allergies and intolerances, and those that offer ‘gold standard’ allergen management. The scheme aims to put peace of mind on the menu for the … [Read more...]