Venners

24/08/2026

Today, the government have recognised a concern that operators have been raising for years: whether current business rates valuation methods truly reflect the reality of running pubs and hotels in the modern market.

With myriad changes to the sector over the past decade, from consumer behaviour to labour costs and demand patterns, hospitality operations have transformed at a pace that many feel is unaligned with current rating approaches.

At Venners, we see first-hand how important accurate operational and financial data is to understanding business performance. The government’s call for evidence should be a great opportunity for the sector to ensure future valuations are informed by real trading conditions and accurate, comprehensive data.

What are your thoughts? Will this review deliver the long-term change that hospitality businesses have been calling for?

11/08/2026

The pubs, hotels and restaurants most likely to thrive will not necessarily be those waiting for future Government relief. They will be the ones focusing on what they can influence today.

Because in hospitality, particularly in the current climate, every percentage point matters.

Read our latest blog to discover practical ways hospitality businesses can protect profits and improve performance: https://www.venners.com/business-rates-cut-why-profit-protection-matters/

06/08/2026

We partnered with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for over two and a half years delivering their compliance audits. Our service provided an additional level of assurance around revenue and stock reporting, while helping to identify areas for improvement across the business. It is a great example of how we work in partnership with our clients.

Thank you to Drew Taylor for your feedback.

04/08/2026

September is fast approaching, and so is Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play™ & Awards 2026 on 15th September.

There’s still time to enter the awards and book your tickets.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Enter the awards:
https://www.gamechangers.org.uk/awards/competitive-socialising-awards

Book your tickets:
https://www.inntegra.co.uk/events/compsoc26-the-power-of-play-awards

25/06/2026

The Christie & Co’s UK Hotel Market Review 2026 is out now.

It covers everything from tourism demand and trading performance to profitability and market trends across the sector.

Venners’ Stephen Clark also shares insight into a common challenge for hotels: Breakfasts.

It may seem a routine part of the customer experience, but it’s one of the most operationally demanding parts of the day — and a frequent source of lost margin.

https://www.christie.com/sectors/hotels/uk-hotel-market-review-2026/

Well worth a read.

03/06/2026

The VAT cut on children’s meals sounds simple… but most operators are underestimating the impact.

From 25 June to 1st September, VAT on qualifying children’s meals drops from 20% to 5% for the summer.

Good news for families but potentially messy for operators.

Because this isn’t just a pricing tweak, it affects how you structure menus, how you process sales, and set up your systems.

Get ahead of the changes. Here are the changes you need to consider>>

For more information on how to boost your performance this summer visit: https://www.venners.com/summer-with-a-stock-control-partner/

14/05/2026

We’re so excited to be partnering the UKHospitality Summer Conference!

This year’s theme, Serving Britain: the hospitality of tomorrow has certainly piqued our interest.

We are really looking forward to exploring the future of our sector.

When: 10 June 2026
Where: QEII Centre


Make sure you grab your tickets soon, they're going quick!

https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/event/summer-conference-2026/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Sponsor&utm_campaign=Event

05/05/2026

Rising minimum wage doesn’t have to mean shrinking profit.

In fact, reacting with cost cutting alone is where many hospitality businesses start to lose ground.

Many operators focus on reducing costs and miss the bigger opportunity to improve how their business actually runs.

A smarter, efficiency-led approach can reveal:

Where productivity is being lost

Which areas of the business truly drive profit

Where small operational changes can deliver immediate gains

The businesses that protect their margins aren’t just cutting back—they’re operating smarter, using data to guide labour, stock, and pricing decisions.

In our latest blog, we’ve explored how operators can turn rising wage pressure into a stronger, more profitable business:

https://www.venners.com/turning-minimum-wage-increases-into-profit/

22/04/2026

Make the most out of every seasonal peak with a stock control partner.

Effective stock control can make the difference between busy and profitable.

A stock control partner can provide your business with:

1. Boosted Profits
2. Optimised Margins
3. Till monitoring
4. Happy Customers

Contact us today to discuss how collaboration could benefit your business.



https://www.venners.com/stocktaking/

21/04/2026

Summer’s heating up—and so is opportunity across the hospitality sector

Make sure you are ready to make the most of the season by taking a look at this series of quick, practical video tips covering everything from boosting footfall to maximizing margins during peak months.

Whether you run a bar, restaurant, hotel, or café, these insights are designed to help you stay sharp, agile, and profitable all summer long.

Find out:

• Simple ways to increase revenue during peak trading periods

• Smart strategies for staffing and managing busy shifts

• Ideas to enhance customer experience and keep guests coming back

• Tips for seasonal menus, pricing, and promotions

• Practical insights you can implement immediately

Take a few minutes to watch—your summer strategy might just thank you for it.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtgYKvGK9l122ff1nece6PplJn20q9gSC&si=EhEteX3M8vjE6T50

The experts at Venners share their top tips on how to make the most out of the summer in the hospitality industry.