Aprirose has launched its own pub management company.
The new venture, called Blackrose, aims to complete 15 capital development projects by the end of the year.
Daren Knipe was appointed by Aprirose last year to manage and build the Blackrose team and portfolio. He has experience working for Punch Taverns, Enterprise Inns and Scottish & Newcastle.
Gary Jones, chief operating officer at Aprirose, said: “The creation of our own pub management company demonstrates our long-term commitment to the sector and will allow us to recruit industry leading talent and drive value for our clients. We are actively looking for the right assets in the right locations to grow the portfolio further.”
Knipe added: “The pub portfolio is currently undergoing significant asset management and modernisation and we have introduced a capital expenditure programme to ensure that we create a brand and a company that ensures consistency and quality of experience in all our premises.”
Aprirose has recently undertaken a similar more hands-on approach in the hotel sector with the establishment of its own hotel operating platform.
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