Stonegate completes 160 pub development schemes
Stonegate Group has completed 160 development schemes across its leased and tenanted division, Pub Partners, in the first half of its financial year, as it continues to invest in pub growth and publican support.
The programme has focused on targeted improvements across the estate, including upgrades to interiors and exteriors, enhancements to outdoor trading spaces, and projects aimed at helping publicans increase sales and improve the guest experience.
The work forms part of a wider £40 million pipeline planned for the full year, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to its leased and tenanted business.
According to performance data, pubs that have received investment are consistently outperforming both non-invested sites within the estate and the wider market, pointing to the returns generated by targeted capital expenditure.
Support and demand
Alongside physical upgrades, Pub Partners has continued to expand the support it offers publicans. This includes drawing on the scale and expertise of Stonegate’s managed division to share insight, best practice and operational knowledge.
The business is also preparing for key trading moments, including the FIFA World Cup, with dedicated guidance designed to help publicans maximise footfall and sales while enhancing the customer experience.
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Demand for sites remains strong, with an average of seven applicants for every pub let. Publican tenure is also at its highest level to date.
Dan Castle, managing director of Stonegate Pub Partners, said: “We are committed to always being a long-term partner to our publicans, and our performance in the first half of the year reflects that continued focus. Completing 160 development schemes in just six months demonstrates both the pace at which our teams are working with publicans to invest in our businesses, and the importance we place on helping them succeed.
“What’s particularly encouraging is the clear correlation between investment and pub performance. Businesses where we have invested are outperforming both our internal benchmarks and the wider market, reinforcing the value of targeted, collaborative investment.
“Combined with the strength of demand for our pubs, the quality of our publicans and the support we continue to provide through our scale, insight and expertise, we are confident in the continued growth of the Pub Partners business.”
Stonegate Pub Partners said the milestone reflects its continued focus on investment, partnership and performance across its estate, as it aims to support publicans in building resilient businesses within their local communities.
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