Fuller’s
Coverage of estate strategy, leadership updates, and F&B development at a long-standing pub and hotel operator known for quality, service, and heritage appeal. This section explores site investments, menu direction, beer innovation, and guest experience, offering insight for operators, landlords, and hospitality professionals tracking how premium pub groups balance tradition with evolving consumer expectations across the UK.
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Aug- 2025 -8 AugustFeatures
Could Gusto’s fall signal a casual dining scene in crisis?
Italian restaurant chain Gusto, once seen as a staple of mid-market dining in the UK, has become the latest brand to fall victim to the sector’s mounting structural and economic challenges. On 29 July, the 13-site operator entered administration before being swiftly acquired via a pre-pack deal by Cherry Equity…
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulyPubs and Bars
Fuller’s sales rise 5% as it confirms chair departure
Fuller, Smith and Turner has welcomed a “positive” trading performance in the first 16 weeks of the year, with like-for-like sales up by 5% for the period ended 19 July 2025. It comes as the company’s chairman, Michael Turner, is stepping down as chairman after 47 years with the company. …
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Jun- 2025 -11 JunePubs and Bars
Fullers hails ‘excellent performance’ across estate as profits jump 32%
Fullers has revealed that its adjusted profit-before-tax has risen 32% to £27m for the year ended 29 March 2025, up from £20.5m in the previous year. The increase in profits comes alongside a 4.8% revenue increase to £376.3m, up from £359.1m in the previous year, driven by “excellent performance” across…
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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilPeople
Fuller’s announces board changes as non-exec director retires
Fuller’s has announced some changes to its board, as Helen Jones, having served six years as an independent non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee, has retired from her role. As a result, Jane Bednall has joined the board as an independent non-executive director. She also serves on the…
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Mar- 2025 -14 MarchPubs and Bars
Fuller’s agrees £185m bank facility for acquisition spree
Fuller’s has agreed a new £185m bank facility with a consortium of existing relationship banks until 31 August 2028, as the pub business is looking to pursue further acquisitions. The group has already exchanged contracts to acquire the freehold of The White Swan in Twickenham, which is due to be…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Fuller’s sales rise 10.2% over Xmas period
Fuller’s has reported “excellent” trading over the five-week Christmas and New Year period, which delivered like-for-like sales growth of 10.2%. It comes as like-for-like sales rose 5.9% during the 41-week period to 11 January 2025, continuing Fuller’s “strong momentum and market outperformance”. The group also revealed that it has a…
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Nov- 2024 -13 NovemberPubs and Bars
Fuller’s PBT jumps 21% to £17.6m in H1
Fuller’s has reported that adjusted profit before tax jumped by 21% to £17.6m for the half year to 28 September, as like-for-like sales in its managed pubs and hotels rose by 5.2% during the period. While statutory profits before tax hit £29m during the period, this significant increase was attributed…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustPubs and Bars
Fuller’s acquires Lovely Pubs for £22.5m
Fuller’s has announced the acquisition of Lovely Pubs, a collection of seven pubs in Warwickshire – for a total consideration of £22.5m. The news comes as the portfolio of Warwickshire pubs are “a perfect fit” with Fuller’s existing managed pub estate, both geographically and operationally. Lovely Pubs is made up…
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Jul- 2024 -23 JulyPubs and Bars
Fuller’s LFL sales rise 5.3% in Q1
Fuller’s has reported that trading momentum has continued, as it delivered a strong like-for-like sales growth of 5.3% for the first 16 weeks of the year. The pubs and hotels business also revealed that its margins have recovered off the heels of inflationary pressures easing. Since the year-end, Fuller’s has…
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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneBreweries and Distilleries
Fuller’s FY profits soar 61% to £20.5m
Fuller’s has today (13 June) announced a 61% increase in profit before tax to £20.5m for the 53-week period ended 30 march. It comes as sales at the brewing company rose by 7% to £359.1m, while EBITDA reached £60.8m. Like-for-like sales were up 11%, with Fuller’s announcing “strong” sales and…
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