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Marston’s rules out REIT in short term

Marston'sBrewer and pub operator Marston’s will not follow in the footsteps of Enterprise Inns and Mitchells & Butlers, ruling out conversion to a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the short term because of its high cost of entry.
Posted: 23 May 2008 | 12:30

Mitchells & Butlers sees sales stagnate in challenging market

M&B logoPub giant Mitchells & Butlers has seen its sales stall during the past six months as consumers reined in spending and the smoking ban dampened trade.
Posted: 20 May 2008 | 12:20

Mitchells & Butlers unveils REIT plans

M&B logoMitchells & Butlers (M&B) has said it intends to puts its property assets into a real estate investment trust (REIT), but only when market conditions are suitable.
Posted: 20 May 2008 | 11:12

Mitchells & Butlers to follow Enterprise Inns and convert to REIT?

Mitchells & ButlersSpeculation is mounting that Mitchells & Butlers will outline its interest in following rival Enterprise Inns and switching to real estate investment trust (REIT) status.
Posted: 19 May 2008 | 14:00

Regent Inns sales slump by 10.9% as talks to sell the business continue

Old Orleans, OxfordWalkabout operator Regent Inns is still in talks with potential buyers despite seeing sales fall 10.9% this year.
Posted: 16 May 2008 | 11:42

Enterprise puts £37m back into struggling pubs

Pub giant Enterprise Inns has had to fork out £37m to support its struggling pubs in the past six months, as the smoking ban and credit crunch hit publicans hard.
Posted: 13 May 2008 | 11:57

Premium Bars and Restaurants poach Barracuda head of finance

Living Room, LondonPremium Bars and Restaurants (PBR) have snapped up Barracuda Group’s head of finance Wayne Arthur to replace Craig Bell.
Posted: 09 May 2008 | 12:29

Dilapidation costs are unfair, claim tenants

pubPub companies have been accused of charging outgoing tenants unreasonable amounts for repair work at their properties and scuppering potential sales.
Posted: 08 May 2008 | 08:00

Nurture partnerships to help survive business downturn

Bob SilkNurturing the right partnerships will help your business survive any downturn
Posted: 08 May 2008 | 00:00

Year-round operations are the way forward for businesses

Beppo Buchanan-Smith, proprietor of the Isle of Eriska hotel and spa Beppo Buchanan-Smith, proprietor of the Isle of Eriska hotel and spa and a Master Innholder, fondly recalls long winter breaks but believes year-round operations are the way forward
Posted: 08 May 2008 | 00:00

Enterprise wins REIT status

Enterprise Inns logoPub giant Enterprise Inns has been granted permission to convert into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and is now deciding if it will change its internal structure to meet the criteria.
Posted: 07 May 2008 | 17:34

Frankie & Benny’s owner defies consumer spending slowdown predictions

The Restaurant Group (TRG) has continued to defy even its own expectations of a slowdown in consumer spending by delivering healthy growth in the first months of the year.
Posted: 07 May 2008 | 11:47

M&C sees turnover and profits rise with new man at helm

M&C logoMillennium & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels has published its first set of results following the appointment of new chief executive Richard Hartman last month.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 16:20

Whitbread looks to combat rising food prices

WhitbreadWhitbread is looking at more cost savings and menu changes to combat rising food ingredient prices at its Premier Inn, Costa Coffee and Beefeater brands.
Posted: 28 April 2008 | 12:22

Reuben brothers are Britain’s richest hospitality personalities - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: McDonald's trials franchising expansion with Roadchef; Forte agrees second Middle Eastern hotel; Lee Cooper jeans owner in talks to buy Regent Inns; Japanese whisky beats Scotland to two top awards
Posted: 28 April 2008 | 10:33

Mitchells & Butlers confirm private equity interest

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it is in talks about selling a stake in the business to a private equity investor.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 16:36

FishWorks suffers losses due to 'challenge and change'

FishWorksA period of “challenge and change” has seen losses mount at fishmonger-cum-restaurant chain FishWorks.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 11:49

Private equity firm buys Massive Pub Co

L'Auberge, CobhamPrivate equity company Bridgehouse Capital has snapped up 33 Massive Pub Company sites that were in administration for an estimated fee of £8m.
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 12:40

Food inflation hits school meals contract caterers

School meals caterers are warning that they cannot continue to bear rising food prices, but are reluctant to break the £2 price barrier. Chris Druce reports
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 11:43

Punch predicts a pick up in trade in the summer

Punch tavernsPunch Taverns has hailed the changing face of the pub market and predicted a pick up in trade this summer.
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 11:33

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