UK Pub Sales News: 2011 was actually a good year for pubs
By: Paramount-Magazine Published Date: 14 Dec 2011 17:15
Unexpectedly, 2011 has been a good year for the licensed trade says Pete Brown of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
And Mr Brown says he is feeling very positive about what 2012 will have in store for those with or looking to buy a pub.
He feels that many of the claims about pubs failing are misleading as bad news is always reported more widely than good news and that CGA Strategy’s prediction that new pub openings will soon exceed closures as a good indication of the way which the trade is heading.
However, he points out that many of new openings will be a “different breed of pub from those which are closing: they’re more premium, more expensive, a bit flashier”.
His comments follow on from advice given by the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group recently, which said that adding a food menu to your pub's offerings is one of the best ways to boost trade.
19 Dec 2011
UK Pub Sales News: 2011 was actually a good year for pubs
17 Dec 2011
UK Pub Sales News: 2011 was actually a good year for pubs
UK Pub Sales News: 2011 was actually a good year for pubs
By: Paramount-Magazine Published Date: 14 Dec 2011 17:15Unexpectedly, 2011 has been a good year for the licensed trade says Pete Brown of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
And Mr Brown says he is feeling very positive about what 2012 will have in store for those with or looking to buy a pub.
He feels that many of the claims about pubs failing are misleading as bad news is always reported more widely than good news and that CGA Strategy’s prediction that new pub openings will soon exceed closures as a good indication of the way which the trade is heading.
However, he points out that many of new openings will be a “different breed of pub from those which are closing: they’re more premium, more expensive, a bit flashier”.
His comments follow on from advice given by the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group recently, which said that adding a food menu to your pub's offerings is one of the best ways to boost trade.
14 Jun 2011
UK Pub Sales News: Travelodge to target former pubs for sale
Budget hotel chain Travelodge will be seeking former pubs for sale in order to expand its operations by 100 new small hotels.
The company unveiled plans to develop Metro accommodation, which would see smaller sites containing between 20 and 40 rooms each being launched in prime locations.
Office space in London is one area Travelodge is looking to develop into hotels, along with old pubs, derelict cinemas and theatres, disused business parks and retail outlets.
Guy Parsons, chief executive of the chain, commented that a pilot scheme in Edinburgh showed how successful the Metro model could be.
"Downsizing our hotel building requirements will open hundreds of development opportunities for us. This will enable us to expand quickly and meet the growing demands from consumers who want low cost and good quality accommodation in prime locations," he added.
Meanwhile, Travelodge has also announced plans to link up with pub companies, including Greene King, Mitchells & Butlers and JD Wetherspoon, as part of a £100 million expansion project.
