BrewDog

Coverage tracks the performance and strategic direction of the UK’s highest-profile craft beer brand, with reporting on bar openings across cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and international markets such as the U.S., Germany, and Australia. Topics include franchising with SSP for travel hubs, airport bar rollouts, BrewDog Hotel concepts, operational changes at the Ellon brewery, B Corp status reversal, sustainability initiatives, and menu development in food-led bars. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers monitoring hybrid beer-bar formats, branded lifestyle venues, and competitive dynamics in drink-led casual dining.

  • Aug- 2025 -
    19 August
    Pubs and BarsHospitality insolvencies ease slightly in H1 but still ‘historically high’ 

    Hospitality insolvencies ease slightly in H1 but still ‘historically high’ 

    The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in the first half of 2025, but have still remained “historically high”, according to new findings from Buchler Phillips.  The firm’s Hospitality Index of insolvencies found that 1,706 accommodation and food service companies, including hotels, restaurants and pubs, closed in the…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    11 March
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 11/03/25

    Today’s news in brief – 11/03/25

    Bill’s has reported that its EBITDA has doubled to £11.2m over the past two years, following a “remarkable” turnaround in sales and guest metrics. The chain said its performance coincided with the appointment of Tom James to the role of managing director in October 2022, who joined with a “clear…

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  • 11 March
    PeopleBrewdog appoints new chief executive officer

    Brewdog appoints new chief executive officer

    Brewdog has announced the promotion of its chief financial officer (CFO) James Taylor to the role of CEO, effective immediately.  The announcement follows the resignation of current chief executive James Arrow due to personal reasons. Alongside Taylor, Lauren Carrol has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) moving up from…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    14 October
    BusinessRevolution Bars officially rebrands to The Revel Collective

    Revolution Bars officially rebrands to The Revel Collective

    Revolution Bars has announced that its name has officially changed to ‘The Revel Collective’ from today (14 October), as the board decided that it would “better reflect the make-up of the group”.  According to the group, its shareholders have been unaffected by the change of name and existing share certificates…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    26 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/09/24

    Prezzo has appointed the former Brewdog CEO to lead the recovery plan, while the restaurant chain’s former chief executive, Dean Challenger, will rejoin as chief financial officer. It comes as Prezzo, which is now owned by Cain International, is undergoing a restructuring plan, having closed roughly a third of its…

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  • 26 September
    PeoplePrezzo appoints former Brewdog CEO to lead recovery plan

    Prezzo appoints former Brewdog CEO to lead recovery plan

    Prezzo has reportedly appointed former Brewdog chief executive James Brown as its new CEO, as part of its post-collapse recovery plan, Sky News has reported.  Meanwhile, former Prezzo CEO, Dean Challenger, will also rejoin the group as chief financial officer.  Having served in a range of leadership roles at Brewdog…

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  • May- 2024 -
    9 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 09/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 09/05/24

    Brewdog co-founder and CEO James Watt will step down after 17 years in charge. He informed the board of his decision last year and will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer, James Arrow. He will still own 21% of the company and will hold the newly created title…

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  • 9 May
    BeveragesBrewdog CEO steps down

    Brewdog CEO steps down

    Brewdog co-founder and CEO James Watt has announced that he is set to step down after 17 years in charge. He informed the board of his decision last year and will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer James Arrow. He will still own 21% of the company and…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    5 September
    NewsBrewDog appoints new COO

    BrewDog appoints new COO

    BrewDog has appointed James Arrow as its new chief operating officer in a global role reporting to CEO and co-founder James Watt. Arrow joins BrewDog from Boots Opticians, one of the leading opticians in the UK with over 500 stores and part of the wider international division of Walgreens Boots…

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  • May- 2023 -
    24 May
    NewsBrewDog to roll out travel hub sites through new SSP partnership

    BrewDog to roll out travel hub sites through new SSP partnership

    BrewDog has partnered with SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, to roll out new sites at travel hubs across the UK, with the first site set to open at London Gatwick. The partnership will see SSP Group go on to operate a…

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