42% of pub businesses were established in the last three years, according to analysis by Barclays The number of pub owners aged 25 to 34 has risen by a quarter (25%) since 2012 Over one in five (22%) pubs are solely owned by a female landlady Average pub turnover has increased by almost a quarter (23%) up from 2012 There are encouraging signs of growth for the UK pub … [Read more...]
28°-50° appoints Director of Operations
28°-50° Restaurant Group has appointrd Sid Clark as its new Operations Director. Sid joins the 28°-50° team from Maze and Maze Grill by Gordon Ramsay where he was General Manager for five years. With a strong background in F&B in his new position, Sid will take overall responsibility for developing further 28°-50° operational capability. Sid Clark said: "I am … [Read more...]
Sky and Molson Coors launch UpLift Media for pubs
Sky and Molson Coors have launched UpLift Media, a new way to promote live sport, drinks and events in pubs. Using cutting-edge digital signage technology, UpLift Media provides an industry-leading way for pubs and bars to drive customer footfall, loyalty and spend at no cost to them, while also receiving a monthly cash payment. The initial rollout of UpLift Media is … [Read more...]
Dry-bar The Brink crowned Bar of the Year at Liverpool Awards
The Brink has been crowned Bar of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2015. After continuing to impress the North West with its innovative non-alcoholic beverages, the popular Parr Street social enterprise beat off stiff competition from across Liverpool as a result of its ‘dry-bar uniqueness and revolutionary approach’. Together with some of the city’s … [Read more...]
CEO ‘Pleased’ with Oakman Inns’ progress
For Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, it has already been another year to remember: Borg-Neal will have opened six new restaurants, raised £10million from private investors, removed all Bank debt, and strengthened his board to give the company a new depth of experience and abilities. And he also managed to get married with an eight hour reception, fit in a huge party for … [Read more...]