gross profit of pubs

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Any idea what HMRC expect the GP percentage of pubs should be ?
Driscoll

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By AnonymousUser
28th Aug 2007 15:34

Higher than is realistic for a country pub
They don't understand about ullage, the fact that real ale is alive and can therefore die etc etc. They think that a country pub should have the same GP as a High St "fizzy pop only" outlet. Don't be browbeaten.

This link is to "The Publican":

http://www.thepublican.com/hybrid.asp?typeCode=28&pubCode=2&navcode=159

There is some good stuff available there. You can learn a lot.

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the sea otter
By memyself-eye
29th Aug 2007 14:36

Depends on the tie
A Brewcompany tennancy paying usurious rates for stock may only achieve the low forties GP.
A true freehouse, especially serving food should achieve the mid to high fifties.

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By User deleted
30th Aug 2007 00:13

Tied vs Free House directs costs example
A recent example quoted to me :-

A quantity of beer can be bought by a FREE house for £130

The same quantity costs a TIED house £220

So, as already stated by Gerard, the nature of the public house - Tied or Free - will be crucial to any appreciation of the GP rate.


The following link is a 71 page publication by HMRC re: the licensed trade :-
www.hmrc.gov.uk/tips/licensed-trade.pdf

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