Monday 10/11/14
Propelinfonews.com: C&C Group eyes Mitchells & Butlers dream deal: C&C Group is eyeing an approach to Mitchells & Butlers after its preliminary approach to Spirit Pub Company was rebuffed, according to The Sunday Times. The newspaper has reported that the drink producer has told shareholders that a tie-up with M&B would be the ‘dream deal’ although it remains keen to buy Spirit. It is thought that C&C Group has not yet approached M&B about the possibility of a deal. C&C Group is valued at £1bn while M&B has a market value of £1.5bn.
Manchester pub hit with £8,000 fine for Premier League football copyright breach
By Ellie Bothwell, 05-Nov-2014
A Manchester pub has been found guilty of breaching copyright law and ordered to pay the Premier League in excess of £8,000.
Tuesday 11/11/14
Propelinfonews.com: Star Pubs & Bars reports 3.5% increase in like-for-like volumes across 1,100 pub estate: Star Pubs & Bars, the operator of 1,100 tenanted and leased pubs owned by Heineken, has reported a 3.5% increase in like-for-like volumes across the estate this year.
Foodservice failing on gluten-free, finds survey
By Carina Perkins+, 10-Nov-2014
Pubs, hotels, cafes and restaurants are still falling short when it comes to catering for gluten intolerances, according to a new survey.
http://www.bighospitality.co.uk/Business/Gluten-free-foodservice-report
Wednesday 12/11/14
The London Evening Standard: 3,000 London restaurants told to improve kitchen hygiene
Proper Infonews.com: Mitchells & Butlers invites customers to add 50p to their bill this Christmas to help lonely older people: Mitchells & Butlers Ember inns brand is inviting customers to add 50p to their bill until the end of December to help lonely older people.
BHA appoints Merlin CEO as chairman
By Melodie Michel, 11-Nov-2014
Nick Varney, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments will be taking over from Alan Parker CBE as chairman of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) on 1 January 2015.
http://www.bighospitality.co.uk/People/BHA-appoints-Merlin-CEO-as-chairman
Full-year net income up 1.3% at Punch
By Mark Wingett, M&C Report, 12-Nov-2014
Punch Taverns has this morning reported a 1.3% rise in like-for-like net income across its 2,925-strong core estate – which marks five consecutive quarters of growth, and said it could now focus on improving its business through investment in its pubs and attracting the best partners to work with.
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Company-City-News/Full-year-net-income-up-1.3-at-Punch
Thursday 13/11/14
Hotels losing out on search engine advertising
By Melodie Michel, 12-Nov-2014
Hotels could be missing out on direct bookings as a significant portion of trademark brand advertising on search engines is taken by online travel agencies (OTAs), according to research by BrandVerity.
http://www.bighospitality.co.uk/Business/Hotels-losing-out-on-search-engine-advertising
Friday 14/11/14
Propelinfonews.com: Restaurant Group reports LfLs up 3%: The Restaurant Group has reported like-for-like sales have grown 3% in the 45 weeks to 9 November 2014.
Home Office updates trade on personal licence renewals
By Ellie Bothwell, 13-Nov-2014
Publicans with personal licences that expire early next year will need to complete an application form to renew their licence, the Home Office has confirmed.
Home Office updates trade on personal licence renewals
By Ellie Bothwell, 13-Nov-2014
Publicans with personal licences that expire early next year will need to complete an application form to renew their licence, the Home Office has confirmed.