Greene King
Coverage focuses on the strategy, trading performance, and estate developments of one of the UK’s largest pub and brewing groups, encompassing brands such as Chef & Brewer, Hungry Horse, Farmhouse Inns, and Greene King Local Pubs. Reporting includes activity across managed, leased, and tenanted models; investment in community-led sites; menu innovation; apprenticeship programmes; and sustainability goals. Insight is geared toward operators and suppliers monitoring large-scale hospitality models, branded value offers, and regional pub market dynamics.
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilNews
Greene King opens 50th Hive Pub
Greene King Pub Partners has opened its 50 Hive Pub, The Robert Kett in Wymondham, Norfolk. Greene King Pub Partners’ Hive Pubs franchise offer first launched in late 2021, meaning the Hive Pubs franchise concept has grown to 50 pubs in less than three years. Earlier this year, Greene King…
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3 AprilPeople
Adnams appoints new CEO
Southwold brewery Adnams has announced the appointment of Jenny Hanlon as its new chief executive officer. Hanlon, 48, will become the first female CEO of the brewing business in its 150 year history. Hanlon, who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr Andy Wood OBE…
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Mar- 2024 -20 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 20/03/24
Soho House revenues for FY23 have risen 16.8% YoY to $1.1bn (£870m). During the year, membership revenues rose 32.5% to $361.5m (£284.7m), accounting for 31.8% of total revenues. According to Soho House, its membership waitlist currently sits at approximately 99,000, an “all-time high” total revenues of $290.8m (£229.05m) that shows…
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20 MarchNews
Greene King achieves Best Bar None nationwide accreditation
Pub company and brewer Greene King has become the first hospitality business to achieve the nationwide Best Bar None accreditation. Best Bar None is recognised within the hospitality industry for identifying well-run licensed premises and the multi-site accreditation scheme is a new venture for Best Bar None, designed to complement…
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11 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/24
Marston’s has announced that current chair William Rucker will step down in July. After five and a half years in the role, Rucker has informed the board of his intention to step down to focus on his other increased business commitments, which include being the chair designate of the British…
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11 MarchPubs and Bars
Greene King partners with Eden Project Communities
Greene King has announced a two-year partnership with the Eden Project Communities as it launches its new “Closer Communities” programme reaching 1,600 managed pubs across the UK. Greene King’s “Closer Communities” programme will aim to help reduce loneliness and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to come together and…
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/02/24
A quarter of hospitality businesses have no cash reserves, according to a joint survey by UKH, the BBPA, BII and Hospitality Ulster, which also revealed that a further 29% have less than three months’ worth of funds. As a result, the rising costs experienced by businesses have left 64% not…
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19 FebruaryNews
Greene King to launch second pub concept Nest Pubs
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has announced it will launch its second franchise pub concept under the name Nest Pubs. The new franchise concept follows the success of Hive Pubs, Greene King’s first franchise pub concept, which was launched in 2021 and…
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15 FebruaryPeople
Coaching Inn Group founder and CEO to retire in March
RedCat Pub Company has revealed that founder and CEO of the Coaching Inn Group, Keving Charity, will be stepping down from his role at the end of March to retire after 28 years. As a result, RedCat has announced that Richard Lewis will step up to the role of CEO…
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/12/23
The week ending 25 November saw a 5% decline in drinks sales year-on-year, compared to last year’s World Cup period. Monday and Friday showed stark drops due to England’s matches in the tournament. However, the other five days saw positive growth, with Saturday leading at a 13% increase. Beer and…
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