Craft Union Pub Company

Today’s news in brief – 11/02/25

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, will open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for “a varied mixture”, Mélange’s menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine while honouring the traditions of British dining. The restaurant will replace the Oscar’s restaurant at Red Hall Hotel and will seat up to 80…

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Craft Union Pub Company raises £1m for UK causes

Stonegate Group subsidiary, Craft Union Pub Company, has raised more than £1m in the last 12 months for 650 different local causes, individuals and families in need, through community-focused fundraising initiatives.  The pub group achieving this milestone marks the end of its ‘Make it a Million’ campaign, which has brought…

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Stonegate Group invests £100m across estate in 2024

Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in 2024 to “enhance” its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than £17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs” in 2024.  Significant…

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Today’s news in brief – 16/09/24

The end of business rates relief could cost the industry £928m in April, UKH has warned. Data from UKH found that A local pub could see an increase of £11k, a town centre restaurant an additional £30k, and a seaside hotel could be left with an increase of £40k. As…

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Craft Union Pub hits £500k milestone in ‘Make it a Million’ campaign

Craft Union Pub Company has raised £500,000 for a range of local causes and charities across the country in six months. After raising £800,000 in 2023, the pub company is now aiming to surpass that total, with a goal of raising £1m by February 2025. The £500k milestone marks the…

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Today’s news in brief – 15/03/24

Incipio Group has named Ian Edward as its new chairman, having joined the board as non-executive director in 2022. Having co-founded Hippo Inns, he has also advised and invested in leisure businesses for over 30 years. Edward is currently on the board of Pizza Pilgrims and is an investor in…

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The Royal Oak reopens following six figure investment

The Royal Oak in Harlesden has reopened its doors today (15 March), after undergoing an extensive transformation following a six-figure investment from Craft Union Pub Company. The pub which features Victorian architecture now includes two fully refurbished bars, with ‘The Loft’ bar located upstairs, which will be available for private…

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Today’s news in brief – 30/01/24

Tortilla will be opening four new locations with SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise partnership includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester Piccadilly train station being the most recent…

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Stonegate to reopen Red Cross Inn following 200k investment

Stonegate Group’s Red Cross Inn in Reigate is set to open its doors on 1 February following a £200,000 investment by the Craft Union Pub Company. The grade II listed building has received works inside and out. The venue features new fixtures and fittings, decorative “enhancements” and an outdoor area.…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/10/23

TRG, the operator of brands like Wagamama, is set to go private through a £506m deal with Apollo Global after facing financial struggles and investor pressure. TRG, which owns about 400 UK restaurants and pubs, cited falling margins due to rising costs and a sluggish post-pandemic recovery. The deal offers…

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