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Reading the smoke signals: What is driving growth in the American smokehouse and barbecue category? (Credit:Getty/bhofack2)

Why is American smokehouse and BBQ style food becoming more popular?

The Morning Advertiser has been reading the smoke signals on what is driving growing consumer desire for smokehouse and American barbecue style food.

Loungers delivers record revenue

Loungers has delivered record total revenue of £353.5m in the 53 weeks to 21 April 2024 (FY24), up 24.7% on £283.5m in FY23.

‘Being positive and smiley is the best news in three years’

The MA’s Gary Lloyd caught up with The Vaulkhard Group director Ollie Vaulkhard for his take on the week’s news, which he says has been quieter than any time during the past three years.

Good news: there is lots going on across the industry (image: Getty/Richard Drury)

The Good News: Stonegate property team taking on Snowdon for charity

We acknowledge the sector is facing an extremely tough time with challenges left, right and centre.

System overhaul: business rates, VAT and employer costs must be reduced says SLTA MD Colin Wilkinson

Sector is being priced ‘out of existence’

Hospitality is being priced out of existence as sites “go to the wall” every week, according to trade bodies representing businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Debut: Albert Schloss to open first London site

Albert Schloss reveals plans to open first London site

Albert’s Schloss has revealed it will open the doors to its first site in London this July, in what promises to be the brand’s largest venue yet.

Protecting pubs: Heritage pub bill presented in Parliament

CAMRA shares support for Heritage Pubs Bill

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged the Government to “throw its support” behind the newly proposed Heritage Pubs Bill.

Property: this week's round-up features Fuller's, Admiral and M&B

Admiral pumps £286k into Proper Pubs site

This week’s property round-up features investments from Admiral Taverns, Fuller’s, and Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).

Rude guests: unkindness is thriving according to Stosie Madi

OPINION: Dealing with the dreaded guest

This year has been ‘different’.

Enough is enough: rail strikes to take place in May (Credit: Getty/Urbancow)

Nicholls declares 'enough is enough' as May rail strikes announced

UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls has declared "enough is enough” after ASLEF proclaimed further rail strikes will take place.

Competition underway: this year's Great British Pub Awards entry process is now open

2023 GBPA winners share pride in being named the UK’s best

Ahead of 2024 Great British Pub Awards, we caught up with some of last year’s winners to find out how their success has impacted business.

Beer Report 2024: Available later this week (credit: Getty/franckreporter)

Beer Report 2024: the ultimate guide to beer for pubs

We are gearing up to release the Beer Report 2024, where you’ll find out all you need to know about the category.

Must attend: the next MA Leaders event is happening in Cardiff on 16 May

Stellar speakers lined up for MA Leaders Cardiff

We’re heading to the capital and largest city of Wales – Cardiff next month (Thursday 16 May) for the MA Leaders Club conference and we can now reveal a flavour of the agenda.

Trade occasion: Greene King Pub Partners licensees were celebrated at the Night of Excellence Awards

Greene King Pub Partners unveils Night of Excellence winners

Greene King leased, tenanted and franchise arm Pub Partners has honoured a plethora of licensees and pubs in its Night of Excellence Awards.

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The Morning Advertiser's Lock In Podcast episode 77

S4 Ep. 14: Stars in bars! (Feat. James May, Candice Brown and more)

Competition kicked off: entry for the 2024 Great British Pub Awards is now open

Hunt is under way for the Great British Pub of the Year

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In podcast shortlisted for award

Lock In podcast shortlisted for top award

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Kirkstall Brewery reopens former Tetley Brewery site

CAMRA takes ‘Fresh Ale’ fight to Government

City brewery and brand secures future

Sharp’s and Punch Pubs team up for beach clean

My Pub: Three B’s Micropub, Bridlington, East Yorkshire

MCBC unveils two new Rekorderlig flavours

Top trends you need to know about British Fusion food

Pressures on sector not reflected in inflation ease

Sector 'suffocating' despite economy easing

How to make: Chicken saltimbocca

Brakes announces price hold for independent customers

The Gladwin Brothers to open first pub

OPINION: Everlasting appeal of the pub

Top Tips: Making the most out of your premises

Trade bodies welcome DRS delay to October 2027

Utility sector update

Tipping legislation delay ‘appropriate’

NTIA shares 'unwavering commitment' to Brixton Academy as it reopens

Multimillion-pound agreement deal secured by Blackrose Pubs

Town’s longest serving licensee celebrates 20-year anniversary

Wells & Co sales and EBITDA figures soar

Watt: 'Companies fighting climate change not going to get everything right'

Loungers opens eight sites since end of January

Revolution Bars sets out restructuring plan

Pub mentioned in Taylor Swift's new album to sell merchandise

S4 Ep. 14: Stars in bars! (Feat. James May, Candice Brown and more)

AB InBev Wholesale Excellence Awards 2024 winners revealed

A trip down GBPA memory lane

How the sector is marking Earth Day

Nation's favourite TV pub revealed

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