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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Jun- 2020 -1 JuneNews
Fuller’s secures £100m loan
Fuller’s has announced its board has approved the issue of commercial paper under the Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF) for an initial loan of £100m. The move comes as the group said its management has taken additional precautionary measures to ensure it is “in the best possible financial position”, with…
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Mar- 2020 -16 MarchPubs and Bars
Fuller’s opens The Windjammer pub at Royal Dock
Premium pub company, Fuller, Smith and Turner has opened its newest managed site – The Windjammer at London’s Royal Dock. Set to harbour a “community atmosphere”, The Windjammer will focus on fresh, seasonal food and exceptional service. The split level interior, featuring a large downstairs bar and dining area set…
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Feb- 2020 -3 FebruaryPeople
Fuller’s appoints Kate Eastwood as operations director
Fuller, Smith and Turner, the premium pubs and hotels business, has appointed Kate Eastwood to the role of operations director for its city division. Eastwood has a background in food, retail marketing and most recently sales in the hospitality sector. She joins from Revolution Bars where she held the post…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Fuller’s reports strong sales growth over Christmas period
Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 4.3% increase in like-for-like sales of managed pubs and hotels over the Christmas trading period. The group also saw a 2.5% increase in sales during the 42 weeks ended 18 January 2020, with all areas of the business, including food, drink and accommodation,…
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Dec- 2019 -12 DecemberPubs and Bars
Fuller’s revenues and profits jump in half-year results
Pub and hotel operator Fuller’s has reported a 6% increase in revenues to £174.8m for the six months ended 28 September 2019. Profits also increased to £164.5m during the period, and the group benefited from the sale of the Fuller’s Beer Business. However, EBITDA decreased slightly to £30.2m, down from…
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Sep- 2019 -19 SeptemberBreweries and Distilleries
Fuller’s invests £2m into all-day dining and co-working concept
Pub and hotel operator Fuller’s has invested close to £2m on a “extensive” renovation of its The Chamberlain Hotel on Minories in London. The renovation, includes a “significant” facelift of the exterior and a full interior refurbishment, a new basement cocktail bar, called ‘The Chambers’ has been developed to provide…
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Jan- 2019 -25 JanuaryBeverages
Fuller’s exits brewery trade with £250m sale
Fuller’s has sold its brewery business to the European arm of Japanese brewer Asahi as it shifts its focus to its upmarket pub and hotel businesses. It was sold for £250m on a debt-free, cash-free basis and comprises the entirety of Fuller’s beer, cider and soft drinks brewing and production,…
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