New figures show that the amount Britons drink has fallen yet again, by 0.3 per cent in 2014 - for the eighth year in the past ten. But, in a startling turn around, Britain’s beer drinkers have overturned a long-term trend, with beer increasing sales and recapturing market share, extending its lead as the nation’s favourite tipple. The news is certain to increase calls for a … [Read more...]
Reinventing mojo: pub growth as they fight back against restaurants
The total pub market is forecasted to grow by 2% this year to £21.85bn thanks to growing hybridisation in the sector, according to the latest new report from Allegra Foodservice Pubs are winning share Pubs are winning share of consumer visits at breakfast, lunch and dinner, so much so that in the last quarter of 2014, 84% of UK adults visited pubs for meals or snacks, the … [Read more...]
For sale: The Green Man + racing, shooting, dining
A Suffolk pub with an excellent reputation for its steaks and with the advantage of a popular shoot close by has come onto the market. The Green Man at Six Mile Bottom, three miles from Newmarket and its race track, has been run for the past nine years by Richard Clarke and his partner Jackie James. Richard, who has also been a gamekeeper since the age of 17, is selling the … [Read more...]
BBPA launches energy audit solution to meet new ESOS legislation
The BBPA has launched a new scheme designed to reduce the costs associated with the new Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) legislation. Does ESOS apply to you? Any company employing over 250 employees will be covered, which could mean operators with as few as ten managed outlets. Those with a turnover in excess of £42.5 million and with a balance sheet over £36.5 … [Read more...]
Pub and Bar industry pledges Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships within the pub and bar sector are becoming a standard part of the recruitment and development of young people amongst many companies. Operators big and small are choosing to ensure that young people coming into the industry get the grounding of structured training which sets them on the path of a rewarding career within the industry. Companies who have … [Read more...]