Specialist Licensing solicitors John Gaunt and Partners report that, fFollowing the laying of a Commencement Order before Parliament, they are pleased to be able to confirm that any personal licence falling for renewal in England and Wales on or after 1 April 2015 will not now require to be renewed. This is news for which the trade has been waiting for some time and will … [Read more...]
The future starts with Panacea
Panacea II is here: doors open again on Thursday 26th March to celebrate its Second Coming - the dawn of a new era. Once synonymous with cool tan leather, honeyed onyx and polished teak paneling, the new concept couldn't be further from its former self – more revolution than evolution. The £900,000 makeover brings with it a much darker colour palette with a new central DJ … [Read more...]
Star appoints experts to support lessees with 2017 rates revaluation
Star Pubs & Bars has appointed Humberts to help its lessees complete the Valuation Office Agency’s Forms of Return which are currently being mailed out to pubs and which will form the basis for setting their rates from 2017. Valuations to be set accurately With rates having increased over recent years to become one of the biggest overheads for pubs at 6 to 7% of … [Read more...]
Brains announces accelerating profit in positive annual results
S.A Brain & Co Ltd has announced its latest results which show operating profit acceleration and sales growth for Wales’ leading independent brewer and hospitality operator. For the year ending 30 September 2014, Brains unveiled that operating profit grew by 113% to £5.4m following the implementation of a management restructure. Turnover grew to £123m, up £0.8m on the … [Read more...]
Sodexo headline sponsor FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2015
Sodexo will again be the headline sponsor for the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards which will open for their second year on 8 June. The awards were launched last year to coincide with the implementation of the new EU allergen regulations which require all food service outlets to know, and be able to tell their customers about any of the 14 major allergens in their offer. The … [Read more...]