Geronimo Inns, which has 17 pubs, plans to open four outlets over the next three months, and another small group, Leon, is scheduled to open three new sites this year.
The news of both group’s expansion is included within an article in the Financial Times about how fast-growth pub operators should beware expansion without having the right structure in place.
The London Pub Company says falling property prices represent a business opportunity. Fleurets says larger pub and restaurant operators have become more cautious about making acquisitions and are also looking to dispose of properties have not worked successfully as part of a “concept” chain.
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