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Five pubs for sale. Five very different buyers. A real-ale institution, a village local, a reopening project, a property investment and a country destination. The right pub depends on the buyer. Our strongest fits: stridepubintelligence.co.uk/five-pubs-for-…

@morningad A welcome boost for hospitality, but 3% sales growth doesn’t necessarily mean stronger profits. With costs still under pressure, the real Christmas success story will be pubs turning festive footfall into sustainable earnings. Busy tills are good. Strong businesses are better.

@UKHospKate Falling consumer confidence and rising employment costs put pressure on pubs from both sides. The Budget needs to do more than prevent further damage. It must help restore Business Strength, support investment and make running a pub financially rewarding.

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@beerandpub @UKHospKate @UKHofficial @TheBIIAB @HospUlster Strong sales don’t always mean a strong pub business. What matters is what remains after costs, whether operators are properly rewarded and whether there’s enough left to reinvest. That’s the difference between a busy pub and a sustainable one.

@NWJK @AArmstrong_says @GeorgeWParker Exactly. A penny won’t change many decisions at the bar. And unless the saving reaches the pub, it won’t improve the business either. The real question is who benefits from the reduction and by how much.

@morningad Pubs are often at the heart of their communities, especially when times are tough. But that community value depends on strong, sustainable businesses and fairly rewarded operators. Protecting the future of pubs means protecting both.

@JamesMelville Tax affects both what customers can afford and what pubs can earn. But combining different taxes into one headline figure doesn’t tell us whether a pub is sustainable. The real test is what remains after costs, and whether that fairly rewards the people running the business.

@JamesMelville The real issue is how little may be left for the person running the pub. But these figures need context. Tax, purchasing costs, staffing and operator reward vary significantly between pubs. Understanding the true economics matters more than a headline comparison.

@EllieHodgesxx The price of a pint is only part of the story. Pubs must remain affordable for customers while generating enough income to reward operators fairly. Balancing Trade Potential with Business Strength is essential to keeping pubs thriving.

@BriggsonBeer What a fantastic example of Britain’s pub heritage. Buildings like The George Inn remind us why pubs are worth protecting. But preserving that heritage also means ensuring the businesses inside these historic buildings can thrive for generations to come. Enjoy the weekend! 🍻

@kevlondon4 Every permanent pub closure matters. Understanding why pubs close is just as important as counting them. Rising costs, declining Trade Potential and weak Business Strength can all contribute. Better evidence on pub economics is essential if we want more pubs to survive.

@BIIandBIIAB Business rates can make a significant difference to a pub’s Business Strength. A fair and accurate RV matters, but so does understanding the actual rates payable after reliefs. For operators, the real question is how much cash a successful review puts back into the business.

@CampaignforPubs @JohnHealey_MP @GBPubConfed @PubsAdvisory @RogerProtzBeer @theswanyork @RoseNorwich @libdemdaisy @griffitha @morningad @Caterertweets @PubandBarMag Fairer taxation matters. But the real test is whether it makes pubs stronger. Does it improve Operator Freedom, leave more money in the business and support long-term Business Strength? Tax relief must benefit the people running pubs, not just the wider industry.

@pubscodepca @RICSnews The RICS findings underline why pre-entry advice matters. Property condition and rent are essential, but so is testing the trading case: realistic sales, staffing, owner labour and cash left after entry. A sound property deal isn’t automatically a sustainable pub business.

@morningad @UKHospKate Cross-party support is welcome. Business rates and employment costs put real pressure on pubs. The Budget test isn’t just keeping pubs open. It’s whether operators can earn a fair return for their work, investment and risk. Sustainable pubs need sustainable operators.

Five Portsmouth pub opportunities. Which would we investigate first? Milton Arms—for an operator who can build profitable events trade. The biggest forecast isn't always the best fit. Our verdict on all five: stridepubintelligence.co.uk/portsmouth-pub…

September gave managed pub groups a lift. But which sales can they expect again? STRIDE Weekly Intelligence 003 examines the recovery—and one check for repeatable trade. stridepubintelligence.co.uk/weekly-intelli…

£688,648 forecast sales. But what is left for the operator? The Plough, Euxton: food demand, staffing and cash matter more than headline turnover. Advertised estimates, not actual trade. stridepubintelligence.co.uk/plough-euxton