Repario’s Post

My blog this week was painful to write. We took on one of the Pubcos when the Pub Code (designed to protect tenants from restrictive practices put on them by large Pubcos) was new and we were a test case. It was a stressful time and part of me wishes we had gone further, but it was a costly affair! #reflectionsofareluctantlandlady #tiedpubs #pubcode #pubcos #problemsoftiedpubs #hospitalitymanagement

This weeks blog of Reflections of a Reluctant Landlady describes how we took on one of the Pubco's, won the battle but lost the war. It also describes the issues with tied pubs. I hope you find it interesting. https://wix.to/u4mELMW #reflectionsofareluctantlandlady #tiedpubs #pubcode #pubcos #problemsoftiedpubs #hospitalitymanagement

It's quite difficult to film in pubs owned by the Stonegate Group, as they expect a £250 fee for each pub. Either that or there is some flimsy reason about Data Protection even though most places are empty when I film. Now maybe 'bonehead' is harsh, but at the very least I always think there should be enough curiosity or interest to wonder what's going on rather than completely ignore me. It's such a shame as there are some great pubs and people along the route. I've tried messaging their PR and marketing teams, and I know they have got the messages, but for whatever reason they choose not to collaborate. At the very least I would hope they can make it easier, but instead they make it harder. As a Caymen Island company that's owned by Private Equity and battling £2.2Bn in debt, they should hopefully recognise that pubs and the hospitality industry is something that is worth saving after the hardship of Covid. In any case, we keep trying and occasionally we get lucky as the team want to share their amazing pubs. Hopefully, someone will see some sense because after 9 months of doing this I am still here trying to share some amazing pubs with you all. 👩🏻🍳 The Duchess ✅ 11 of 12 🔀 Belgravia to Mayfair 📖 London Volume II 📍 Duke St, W1U 1LP 👉 I'm sharing Historic Pubs in London, Manhattan and across England covered in my books which you can buy today on Amazon. 🔎 Search 'Historic Pub Crawls' to find my best sellers at the top of the results. 🛒 There's so much more to come so check the link in the bio, to buy the books and help support me to bring you more content and amazing pubs. #historicpubcrawlslondon #historicpubcrawlsthrough #marylebonepubs #mayfairpubs #stonegate #stonegatepubs

Urban Pubs and Bars, the London pub operator founded by Malc Heap and Nick Pring and backed by Davidson Kempner and Global Mutual, is to begin expanding its competitive socialising concept Bat & Ball. The 53-strong group will open the 12,000 square-foot venue in Covent Garden in mid-March for the concept’s second site. 👉 For the full version of this story and to read it first sign up to the Propel email newsletter for free: https://lnkd.in/eyy_THzR

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Upon Further Review: Litigation Arising From Sports Contracts, Transactions, and Intellectual Property, and How to Prevent It Today (June 20, 2024) at 1:30 p.m. CT, Sarah Pack and I will be speaking at State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas on the topic referenced above. If you are available and in town, come check us out. #SportsLaw #DennieSportsLaw #DFWSportsLaw #TexasSportsLaw https://lnkd.in/g26BG8iE

Remember: Your mission is your own, and there is space for you to pursue what you have been created to do. Just take a look at Lydia Wood, who sees it as her personal mission to sketch each of the ~3,500 pubs in London. She's calling it the Pub Project: https://lnkd.in/g48U3iRY What's your equivalent? What is your specific purpose that brings together your skills, service of others' needs, and passions?

8 Ways to Prepare Your Pub for Summer ☀️ Summer is just around the corner, so it's time for pubs across the country to make sure they are prepped and ready to deal with the influx of business! Read our article on how you can prepare for summer 2024! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ec8dK-Hy #Summer #Pubs #Venues #HospitalityIndustry

S and D Oyster Company Recently, I took my wife, Alice, to the S and D Oyster Company in Dallas. It is one of her favorites and, as such, I always make it part of her birthday month package. As we entered the double front doors, a lady with a big smile and sparkling eyes, held the door for us. (Alice is on a walker for balance and I am recovering from a broken back - so we appreciated the help.) When we were seated it turned out that the same lady (Dina we were to discover) was our waitress. As she came to the table, she had that same warm smile and attitude and she maintained that disposition with prompt, courteous, and competent service during our extended stay. We knew from her welcoming smile that we were going to be well attended, and we were. We told her that her approach to her job personified our book we wrote on great service, particularly the sub-title. “At Your Service - The Faces of Service” Available at https://lnkd.in/eJR2evi Here is info on the book. ——————————— AT YOUR SERVICE - THE FACES OF SERVICE We all know when we get good service and when we get bad service, but how do we achieve Great Service in our business, our clubs, our civic organizations, or wherever? That ‘how’ is the subject of this book written by Alice and Clif Holliday. The material is based on their combined 80+ years of providing service in various organizations and circumstances. Real life examples are used to make the points less abstract, and an in-depth ‘how-to’ section is included.