Wells

May- 2023 -

23 May

I am Döner signs first forecourt franchise deal

Think Hospitality-backed kebab brand, I am Döner, has signed a new franchise deal for a site in Windsor to be opened this summer. The latest franchise deal, which has been facilitated by Seeds Consulting, will see a South-Eastern multi-site fuel station operator, Four Crosses Filling Station Limited, operate the first…

Jun- 2022 -

21 June

Pubs and Bars

Chestnut acquires Norfolk venue

Chestnut, an East Anglia hospitality company, has announced the acquisition of The Wiveton Bell in North Norfolk for an undisclosed sum. The pub, which is situated a few miles from the coast, offers Michelin rated Bib Gourmand dining and AA 4-star accommodation. The addition of The Wiveton Bell to the…

Feb- 2022 -

9 February

Pubs and Bars

Wells & Co to take on The White Horse

The Managed house division at Wells and Co has announced it is set to take on the leased and tenanted pub, The White Horse in Balsall Common, Bedfordshire. The destination dining site will reopen on the 15 February, trading until mid-April when the site will then close for a two-month…

Oct- 2021 -

20 October

Pubs and Bars

Red Oak Taverns acquires 9 new sites amid £15m funding

Red Oak Taverns has announced that it has acquired nine pubs from Hall and Woodhouse situated across the South East of England in September 2021. This represents the third pub portfolio acquisition of 2021, following the purchase of three pubs in the West Midlands from Reclamation Inns in January and…

Feb- 2021 -

19 February

Business

Implications for gig economy as Supreme Court rules against Uber

Uber has lost its appeal to the Supreme Court over drivers’ rights in a decision which could have wider implications for the gig economy. The Supreme Court has decided in Uber BV and others v Aslam and others that tens of thousands of Uber drivers in the UK, most of…

Feb- 2020 -

4 February

Restaurants

D&D London to open site at Stratford’s Pavillion

Restaurant and bar group D&D London has announced it will open its latest dining concept within the Stratford-based Pavilion at the International Quarter London (IQL). The Pavillion, which stands at the gateway to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is currently under construction. The building includes a 3,000 sq ft terrace…

Aug- 2019 -

9 August

Pubs and Bars

Charles Wells acquires The Oliver Cromwell in St Ives

Charles Wells, the Bedfordshire family brewer, has purchased The Oliver Cromwell in St Ives. Located towards the quayside of the River Great Ouse, The Oliver Cromwell is an 18th Century property and is described as “one of the most significant public houses in St Ives”. The vendors, Ms Jayne Tamblin…

Dec- 2018 -

19 December

Awards & Events

‘Sloe Gin World Champions 2018’ announced

This year’s Sloe Gin World Championships, held at the George Inn village pub near Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday 16 December, saw two previous winners awarded the top prizes. The commercial title was retained by London-based Mother’s Ruin, who also won in 2017, while the homemade category was won by professional…

Oct- 2018 -

25 October

Beverages

Soho’s Fernandez & Wells closes

Fernandez & Wells has closed its first ever site on Soho’s Lexington Street, the closure leaves the chain with three outlets all in the Soho area. The chain, founded by Rick Wells and Jorge Fernandez, which specialises in a unique blend of tapas, wine and sandwiches, has been open at…

Jun- 2018 -

27 June

Beverages

Marston’s signs five-year deal deal with US-based Founders Brewing Company

UK pub chain and brewery Marston’s has signed a five-year distribution deal with US brewery Founders Brewing Company. The deal will see Marston’s distribute the American company’s craft beer portfolio of 40 different beers as it looks to bolster UK sales following recent poor performance, which has seen the company…