Stonegate Group

Coverage tracks the performance, estate strategy, and operational activity of the UK’s largest pub company, including leasing models, brand segmentation, site investment, leadership commentary, and trading updates. Reporting provides valuable insights for pub operators, landlords, and suppliers monitoring market consolidation, value-led formats, and the evolution of drink- and food-led venues across the national estate.

  • Apr- 2024 -
    9 April
    Pubs and BarsNine Stonegate Group managers gain leadership roles

    Nine Stonegate Group managers gain leadership roles

    Stonegate Group is celebrating the graduation of nine managers from its diverse pubs across the UK. The graduation ceremony, held at Stonegate’s Academy in Birmingham, celebrated six new regional managers, one area manager, one general manager and a pub support team manager. The milestone also marks the first-ever Aspirations cohort…

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  • Feb- 2024 -
    20 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 20/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 20/02/24

    NTIA and IoH are joining forces on the Leave No One Behind campaign, which is aimed at advocating for the survival and recovery of their collective membership of over 20,000 businesses in the UK. The united campaign comes ahead of the Spring Budget, due to be announced on 6 March…

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  • 20 February
    Pubs and BarsThe William Morgan pub to reopen following refurb

    The William Morgan pub to reopen following refurb

    The William Morgan pub in Prestatyn is set to re-open its doors on 21 February, following a huge six-figure investment from the Stonegate Group. The new-look pub will also host a grand launch party from Thursday 22 February, through to Sunday 25 February. The venue has undergone a full renovation,…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    30 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 30/01/24

    Today’s 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 January
    Pubs and BarsStonegate to reopen Red Cross Inn following 200k investment

    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 £200,000 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 “enhancements” and an outdoor area.…

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  • 24 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 24/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 24/01/24

    Wetherspoons revealed that like-for-like sales rose 10.1% during H1 to 21 January compared with last year. The pub chain attributed its performance to bar sales rising by 11.8%, food by 7.9%, and slot and fruit machines by 10.4%. Hotel rooms in its pub estate also saw a rise of 3.1%…

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  • 24 January
    RestaurantsBig Table Group appoints new Banana Tree managing director

    Big Table Group appoints new Banana Tree managing director

    UK hospitality group The Big Table Group has appointed Kate Wilton as Banana Tree’s new managing director. The news comes after Anne Chow, current managing director, announced that she is stepping down from her role after 28 years with the business. Wilton will take up her new role at the…

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  • 15 January
    Pubs and BarsMore than 4,500 Stonegate pubs at risk amid £2.6bn debt

    More than 4,500 Stonegate pubs at risk amid £2.6bn debt

    More than 4,500 Stonegate pubs could be at risk as parent company TDR capital seeks to refinance £2.5bn of debt, GMB Union has warned. Gary Lindsay, boss of TDR Capital which also owns supermarket giant Asda, told the Business and Trade Select Committee on Tuesday [9 January] he was ‘confident’…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    23 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 23/11/23

    Ole and Steen has appointed Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, commencing January 2024. Formerly the MD of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark, he joins as the bakery chain has doubled in size over the last five years, expanding to London and New York. The board anticipates Knudsen’s leadership will drive…

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  • 23 November
    Pubs and BarsCoulsdon pub reopens following £250k refurb

    Coulsdon pub reopens following £250k refurb

    The Pembroke Pub in Coulsdon has reopened its doors following a £250k investment by the Stonegate Group. The pub has been refreshed during its short closure and the new site features additional seating, new fixtures and fittings, as well as a new sports area with a pool table and darts…

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