Craft Union Pub Company
Covers developments from a nationwide pub operator focused on community-led venues and value-driven hospitality. Updates include pub openings and refurbishments, seasonal promotions, investment in local sites, and community engagement initiatives, alongside leadership moves, operational strategies, and market trends influencing the wet-led and neighbourhood pub sector in the UK.
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 11/02/25
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mรฉlange, will open in Greater Manchesterโs Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for โa varied mixtureโ, Mรฉlangeโs menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine while honouring the traditions of British dining. The restaurant will replace the Oscarโs restaurant at Red Hall Hotel and will seat up to 80…
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11 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Craft Union Pub Company raises ยฃ1m for UK causes
Stonegate Group subsidiary, Craft Union Pub Company, has raised more than ยฃ1m in the last 12 months for 650 different local causes, individuals and families in need, through community-focused fundraising initiatives.ย The pub group achieving this milestone marks the end of its โMake it a Millionโ campaign, which has brought…
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Dec- 2024 -19 DecemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group invests ยฃ100m across estate in 2024
Stonegate Group has invested more than ยฃ100m in 2024 to โenhanceโ its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than ยฃ17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating โthriving local pubsโ in 2024.ย Significant…
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Sep- 2024 -16 SeptemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 16/09/24
The end of business rates relief could cost the industry ยฃ928m in April, UKH has warned. Data from UKH found that A local pub could see an increase of ยฃ11k, a town centre restaurant an additional ยฃ30k, and a seaside hotel could be left with an increase of ยฃ40k. As…
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16 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Craft Union Pub hits ยฃ500k milestone in โMake it a Millionโ campaign
Craft Union Pub Company has raised ยฃ500,000 for a range of local causes and charities across the country in six months. After raising ยฃ800,000 in 2023, the pub company is now aiming to surpass that total, with a goal of raising ยฃ1m by February 2025. The ยฃ500k milestone marks the…
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchNews
Todayโs 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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15 MarchPubs and Bars
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 โThe Loftโ bar located upstairs, which will be available for private…
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryNews
Todayโs 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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30 JanuaryPubs and Bars
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 ยฃ200,000 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 โenhancementsโ and an outdoor area.…
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Oct- 2023 -12 OctoberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 12/10/23
TRG, the operator of brands like Wagamama, is set to go private through a ยฃ506m 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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