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UK's 'leading brewer' to open 30 new pubs including in these areas for the first time
Greene King aims to expand its franchise model with 30 new pubs in 2026, reaching 100 total franchise locations within five years of launching Hive Pubs.
- This year, Greene King Pub Partners will open 30 new franchise pubs, including its first in Wales and Southwest England, reaching 100 franchise pubs overall.
- Penelope Bruce said the franchise arm has grown since launching Hive Pubs in 2021 and Nest Pubs in 2024, with Greene King actively recruiting experienced pub managers and operators.
- Confirmed openings in the first quarter include Millwrights, Aylesbury, The Freemasons Arms, Wigan, and The Flag Inn, Egerton, with franchisees starting from a £3,000 ingoing cost covering fees and training.
- The expansion will create operator opportunities as Greene King seeks managers to run franchises within a wider estate of more than 2,700 pubs employing over 39,000 team members.
- After opening 30 franchise pubs last year, including first Scotland entries under the Belhaven brand, Greene King's growth comes as questions persist over UK pub closures.
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