Dividends
Reporting on shareholder returns, payout policies, and financial strategies relevant to publicly listed and privately held hospitality businesses. This section explores dividend declarations, investor sentiment, trading performance, and capital allocation decisions across restaurant groups, pub operators, and F&B-led businesses, offering insight for executives, stakeholders, and operators monitoring profitability and market positioning in a volatile economic environment.
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Jan- 2020 -8 JanuaryBusiness Bites
Greggs going vegan has paid dividends: we can all learn from them
There is an adage about business and entertainment emerging in the conservative media, which is “get woke, go broke”. It translates crudely to, “cave to the demands of social justice activists and you will suffer financially”. And while it is true that some have come a cropper by tilting the…
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Nov- 2019 -27 NovemberBreweries and Distilleries
Marston’s profits drop by £3m
Marston’s has reported a £3m drop in profit, despite a rise in revenue for this financial year. In the year ending 28 September, underlying pre-tax profit fell to £101m, down £3m from £104m the previous year. The group also reported a pre-tax profit loss of £20m, compared to the £54.3m…
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4 NovemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns acquires 137 pubs in Marston’s deal
Admiral Taverns has announced an expansion to its portfolio following the acquisition of 137 community pubs from Marston’s PLC. The £44.9m deal, expected to be complete by the end of November, is in line with Marston’s plans to reduce its debt through disposing of certain “non-core assets”. Ralph Findlay, chief…
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Aug- 2018 -14 AugustAdvice
Opportunity: Create the ultimate landing page
As the first online impression of your business, your company’s landing page is equally as important as giving customers a warm welcome as they enter your presentable premises. Fat Media, a specialist in digital marketing for the hospitality and catering sector, explains how you can make the most of your…
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Jun- 2018 -1 JuneFeatures
Could GDPR be an opportunity to boost sales?
Liam Hartley-Wright, email marketing manager at catering digital marketing specialists Fat Media, says: “In the wake of GDPR, you may be concerned about your email marketing activity, especially if your database has reduced in size after deleting old contacts. But, rather than a penalty, GDPR should actually be looked at as…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilAdvice
Re-training your kitchen team: the essential checklist
It doesn’t matter if you’re walking into your first ever catering job, or boldly marching into a senior position at your dream establishment; stepping into a new or unfamiliar kitchen is a daunting task for any chef. Equally, for those already at home in the kitchen – the task of…
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12 AprilNews
The City Pub Group reports “pivotal year in the evolution of the business”
The City Pub Group has announced the revenue is up by 35% to £37.4m in what it calls a “pivotal year.” Audited results for the 53 weeks ending at 31 December 2017 showed that like-for-like sales growth was up by 3.8%, driving by growth in drink and accommodation. The Group…
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