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M&B reports 2.7% like-for-like sales growth
18 May, 2012

Mitchells & Butlers, the UK's biggest pub and restaurant operator, saw revenues grow 6.3% in the 28 weeks to 7 April - with like-for-like sales ahead 2.7%.

Cold, wet April prompts 2% like-for-like sales decline
17 May, 2012

Poor weather hit sales across the eating and drinking-out market in April, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data – with pub and restaurant groups seeing collective like-for-like sales down 2% for the month.

Restaurant Group sees bright start to 2012
17 May, 2012

The Restaurant Group, operator of Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito's and Garfunkels, has reported strong trading for the first 19 weeks of the year with total sales 8% ahead of the previous year and like-for-like sales 4% ahead. It also announcedit would be rolling-out of its new Coast to Coast concept.

Marston's sees 15% profit growth
17 May, 2012

Marston's, the pub operator and brewer, saw underlying pre-tax profits grow 15% in the 26 weeks to 31 March, with total sales up 7.6% to £342.1m. Like-for-like sales in its managed pubs were ahead 3.6%.

New openings: Four more for Hall & Woodhouse; Burger & Lobster takes Bistro du Vin
16 May, 2012

Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has picked up four new freehold sites; as MWB sells its Bistro du Vin sites to Burger & Lobster. Meanwhile, there's opening news from Bill's Produce, Ruby Tuesday's, Buddha Bar, Rossopomodoro, SSP and Meantime Brewery.

Missed this - the best bits from the web
14 May, 2012

Catch up on the pick from other media websites, including: Mail chases chains on litter campaign, Restaurants’ waste means energy and US restaurant gets volume control.



Steve Richards to be guest chair at Peach 2020 Conference & Awards
22 November, Intercontinental London Park Lane

Peach's flagship conference and awards presentation is moving to a new format and bigger venue for 2012 - with Novus Leisure boss Steve Richards joining us as guest chairman. Put the date in the diary: 22 November at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel.

Social media: new online lessons
9 May, 2012

Businesses need to be prompt, personal and professional when it comes to dealing with customers in the world of social media, say a host of experts in recent advice round-ups. There's new ideas for training staff too. Here's the latest top tips.

Peach Future of Finance Dinner – first speakers announced
20 June, 2012, Minster Exchange, Minster Pavement, London E3

The theme for Peach 2012 Future of Finance dinner and debate is “Raising Finance for Growth”, with Brasserie Blanc’s Mark Derry joining Loungers' Alex Reilley and Barburrito's Morgan Davies on the operators’ panel. For details of this exclusive invitation-only event call Christine Martin on 01704 550383.

New openings: More for Inventive and Meat Liquor
9 May, 2012

Inventive Leisure has signed two more sites to its spirit-led formats. It joins operators including Meat Liquor, Prezzo, BrewDog and YO! Sushi with expansion plans this week.

Missed this - the best bits from the web
7 May, 2012

Catch up on the pick from other media websites, including: Euro crisis impacts operators, Betting shops on the rise, Punch ‘poised for debt talks’ and Rowland leading YO!’s US invasion.

McQuater quits Barracuda; Moxham steps in
4 May, 2012

Mark McQuater chief executive of the Barracuda Pub Company is leaving the company he founded almost 12 years ago. Roger Moxham, a former managing director at Mitchells & Butlers, is to become its new ceo.

Fancy a challenge? You've got one
25 April, 2012

It’s been a decidedly wobbly start to 2012 for pub and restaurant groups, Peter Martin writes. March may have seen a modest return to overall market growth, but January and February were distinctly nervy times for most.

New openings: More pubs for Moonshine, Young’s and Craft Beer Co
2 May, 2012

Young’s has unveiled a major refurbishment of The Shaftesbury on Kew Road in Richmond, previously the Shaftesbury Arms, as part of a continuing upgrading of its London pubs. Craft Beer Co, Loungers, Moonshine and Livelyhood are among others with openings news this week.

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The business of burgers
25 April, 2012

The ‘better burger’ market is one of the fastest growing sectors around. Tom Holman interviews the bosses driving three of the hottest brands, each carving out distinctive concepts and spaces of their own. more...

New openings: Four more for Hall & Woodhouse; Burger & Lobster takes Bistro du Vin
16 May, 2012

Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has picked up four new freehold sites; as MWB sells its Bistro du Vin sites to Burger & Lobster. Meanwhile, there's opening news from Bill's Produce, Ruby Tuesday's, Buddha Bar, Rossopomodoro, SSP and Meantime Brewery. more...

Contactless gets a boost with Pingit
16 May, 2012

Contactless payment via smartphones could take a big step forward in the UK with the launch by Barclays of a new money-sending service - Pingit. more...

Nando’s a favourite for Priority scheme
16 May, 2012

Nando’s has again proved the power of its brand by topping a poll for suggested additions to the Priority Moments loyalty scheme run by O2. more...

Public backs VAT cut, says poll
16 May, 2012

Public opinion in the UK supports a cut in the rate of VAT for pubs, bars and restaurants, a new survey reveals—adding important weight to operators’ campaigns for a reduction. more...

Spirit takes apprenticeships to next level
14 May, 2012

The Spirit Pub Company is claiming an industry first with a new Level 3 Apprenticeship programme for staff. more...

Greggs like for likes down 1.8% in first quarter
16 May, 2012

Greggs has reported a challenging start to 2012 with sales down by 1.8% on a like for like basis in the 19 weeks to last Saturday (12 May). more...

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Cold, wet April prompts 2% like-for-like sales decline
17 May, 2012

Poor weather hit sales across the eating and drinking-out market in April, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data – with pub and restaurant groups seeing collective like-for-like sales down 2% for the month. more...

US restaurant gets volume control
14 May, 2012

A restaurant in the US is testing a new high-tech system to control the volumes of noise, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. more...

Hot concepts—get out and see
3 May, 2012

Peach Report’s guide to the casual concepts most worth a visit at the moment—including a host of burger joints and new takes on the pub format more...

Peach Future of Finance Dinner – speakers announced
20 June, 2012, Minster Exchange, Minster Pavement, London E3

The theme for Peach 2012 Future of Finance dinner and debate is “Raising Finance for Growth”, with Brasserie Blanc’s Mark Derry (left) joining Loungers' Alex Reilley and Barburrito's Morgan Davies on the operators’ panel. For details of this exclusive invitation-only event call Christine Martin on 01704 550383. more...

Fancy a challenge? You've got one
25 April, 2012

It’s been a decidedly wobbly start to 2012 for pub and restaurant groups, Peter Martin writes. March may have seen a modest return to overall market growth, but January and February were distinctly nervy times for most. more...

Innovation means thinking ‘inside the box’ too
24 February, 2012

Jim Sullivan, chief executive of Sullivision, looks at what goes on in and around those famous boxes we all work in - and where we need to focus our creative thinking more...

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Understanding the deal hunters
30 April, 2012

Operators are anxious to wean the market off discounts and vouchers, but quitting won’t be easy, says David Martin. New and exclusive research carried out by Peach BrandTrack gives some pointers on how to understand the drivers and take control more...

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