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Brewer The Liberation Group toasts strong first half trading 🍺📈 Brewer and operator Liberation, which owns Butcombe Brewing Co. and has dozens of pubs across the south west and a presence in London, said it had a strong first half with like-for-like (LFL) sales up 6.4%. Food sales was a standout in the six months to July 27, with a rise of 10%, while accommodation also performed well. The Butcombe brewing and drinks business performance has also continued to grow, the company said, with sales up 1% compared to last year and an excellent performance in the UK Free Trade market with sales up 8.5% year-on-year. Jonathan Lawson, CEO of Liberation Group, told investors... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eBwWb9qn #brewery #drinks #growth #finance #investing #trading #southwest #ukbusiness #businessnews #businessintelligence

Some of the UK’s largest food companies have joined us in sending a letter to the UK Government supporting a ban on cages for laying hens. Aldi UK, The Big Table Group, Co-op, Greggs, Mitchells & Butlers PLC, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose & Partners have all supported calls to phase out cages for laying hens. And it’s not just food companies pushing for change. Our new polling, also released today, has found that more than two-thirds of the British public are willing to pay more for cage-free eggs - despite the cost of living crisis. We need Government action to End the Cage Age - once and for all. Read more: https://bit.ly/3CIu9A7

How Making Products In-House Can Save You Big Money! 🍞 Switching from buying bread to making it in-house saved one restaurant 22% on food costs, adding $20k to their bottom line. Consider what you can make internally to boost your profits. #foodcostcontrol #restaurantmanagement #inhouseproduction #profitability #costsavings

Franchisees power restaurant chains in the U.S., but it's a tricky business between government regulation and tensions between brands and their owners. Higher costs and meal deals only makes the relationship more interesting, and worth a deep dive. Here's our take. https://lnkd.in/gkRTDyZU

🌟 Why Supporting Each Other Matters in This Economy 🌟 In times like these, it’s more important than ever that we lift each other up—especially within our local communities. That’s why I’m so excited to share Swamp Chicken HTX, a business that’s doing amazing work in restaurant industry. Supporting each other isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s essential to helping small businesses like Swamp Chicken HTX thrive in today’s economy. When we choose to spend our dollars locally, we’re doing more than making a purchase. We’re investing in someone’s dream, helping them create jobs, and keeping the heart of our communities strong. It’s a win-win for all of us! They also travel for both catering and fine dining services as well. 💫 Here’s why it’s worth it: 1. You get unique, high-quality products/services tailored with care and attention. 2. You support job creation and help boost the local economy. 3. You strengthen community bonds—we’re all in this together, after all! I encourage you to check out Swamp Chicken HTX and see how they’re making a difference. Let’s keep showing up for each other and helping one another grow in these challenging times! #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #CommunitySupport #BetterTogether #ShopLocal

Government contract payment delays by the City of New York: It’s always the same story. In discussing whether the City can diversify its food procurement sources, this article concludes: “The challenge in doing it is lacking trust in getting paid on time by the city. Reports showed the number of procurement contracts registered late has grown since 2021. For the first half of 2024, 77% of contracts were registered late, resulting in payment delays for numerous businesses.” https://lnkd.in/eC2HXbDn

Is your overhead eating into #profits? 🤔 #Rent, #utilities, #admin – they’re all part of running a restaurant, but with a little extra attention, these costs don’t have to drain your growth potential. 💸 Swipe to get the rundown on overhead basics, find out why keeping an eye on these costs matters, and check out our top tips to keep expenses in check. 👇 Because when overhead’s under control, THAT’S when the real growth starts… Want the full story? Read our latest blog post for all the details. 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02ZQ0FW0 #OverheadTips #RestaurantOwners #OperationalCosts #BusinessGrowth

The Taste of Kent awards have become highly valued by food producers across our beautiful county. The award ceremony took place this summer and the winners have been excitedly able to add the ‘Taste of Kent’ badge to their products. The organisers, Produced in Kent deserve recognition for the hard work this must involve and for the boost it gives to these businesses. 🍏As a long-term resident of Kent, with experience working in food - and as a fortunate part-owner of a local apple orchard - I know how hard it can be in the food industry. ➡️ My top tips for any business owner in this sector would be: a) Understand your profit margin to make sure this covers all costs. b) Prepare a 12-month business plan and budget then compare your actual results against it. Investigate the reasons for all differences. and where necessary update your budget accordingly. c) Make a monthly plan of expected receipts and payments. This will help ensure you plan to have enough money to pay suppliers and HRMC as they fall due. d) Keep on top of your debtors - failure to do so will ultimately put a strain on your own ability to pay your suppliers. These tips reduce some of the financial worries business owners encounter, enabling a better night’s sleep and helping owners to enjoy their business. 😴 If we can help you with your business needs then please contact us using the contact details below: David 🍎 Fractional CFO Email: enquiries@fdsols.co.uk ☎️ 01732 843351 #fractionalFinancedirector #virtualfinancedirector #fractionalCFO #businessownersKent #Kentfoodindustry #kentfoodbusiness #financialmanagement #outsourcedfinance #parttimeFinanceDirector #businessgrowth #businessfuture #financialplanning