As a market leader in the sale of freehold pubs, Fleurets is well positioned to examine trends in pub sales and comment on the figures for continued pub use against conversion for alternative use in 2013. They have now released their analysis of the figures. Lower quality pubs more often sold for other uses The number of ALL freehold pubs sold by Fleurets last year for … [Read more...]
Budget relief a welcome tonic for wine and spirit sector
The latest WSTA market report reveals another tough trading period for the wine and spirit sector and validates the Chancellor’s decision to scrap the alcohol duty escalator in the recent Budget. The report shows that wine and spirit sales continued to struggle in both the on and off trade and that the expected boost over the Christmas period failed to … [Read more...]
Greene King launches new social media training
In a move that demonstrates the growing influence of social media, Greene King is launching two new training courses to help licensees in its tenanted and leased estate develop a stronger social media presence for their pubs. A workshop for Business Development Managers (BDMs) will build understanding about the benefits of social media for communicating with customers, … [Read more...]
Trend for burgers is growing but bacon still reigns supreme
Foodservice industry figures from the NPD Group show that burgers are fast becoming a British breakfast staple out of home. In the year ending December 2013, we consumed more than 100 million burgers when we had breakfast away from home, up more than +6% on 2012. Around one in 12 out-of-home burger servings (8.6%) were gobbled up before 11am compared to one in 16 (6.2%) five … [Read more...]
Albannach, Trafalgar Square’s flavour of Scotland, sold to Fuller’s
Albannach, the famed Scottish-themed restaurant, bar and late night venue in London’s Trafalgar Square, has been acquired by Fuller’s for its Ale & Pie concept and will be renamed The Admiralty. Set over three floors overlooking Admiralty Arch and the Cabinet Offices, Fuller’s latest acquisition offers a prime site adjacent to one of London’s best known landmarks – a rare … [Read more...]