Measuring up

Article Abstract:

The UK brewers Marston's are expanding their operation into the public house market by opening several sites since 1996 and are planning to open 20 more outlets during 1997. In 1996 the company acquired Pitcher and Piano chain of public houses for some 19.95 million pounds sterling. Marston's are also buying tenanted pubs and have already purchased 15 during Oct1996-Jun1997. Marston's prefers to buy properties outright but on some city sites they are obliged to rent the property with, if possible, a long lease agreement.

Company Profile, Brewers, Brewers (Persons), Marston's

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Wetlands

Article Abstract:

Some public house operators are finding it difficult to obtain permission to open outlets in commuter towns in Surrey, England. The local authorities in Weybridge, Surrey, England, have allowed two new restaurants onto sites in the town but seem reluctant to allow Whitbread to open a Hogshead Ale House. Some operators open public houses in the town centres to take advantage of lunchtime trade from office workers and shoppers. Rents for town centre sites can be around 105,000 pounds sterling annually.

Planning, Surrey, England

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Brewing up a storm

Article Abstract:

The microbrewing industry, in the UK, is gaining in popularity with some observers suggesting several new outlets will open in the major cities during 1999-2000. Other observers point out it will always be a small market as the major brewing companies are more concerned with making beer to suit the majority of their customers. Microbreweries lost their popularity in the UK, when in the 1970s there were only four microbreweries compared to the 1840s when half the public houses brewed their own beer.

Management, Brewing industry, Breweries, Microbreweries

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