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For years, installing #EVchargers wasn't a profitable venture for service businesses. Now, it is. Retailers, hoteliers, and restauranteurs are beginning to view charging stations as a standalone revenue opportunity rather than merely a tool to boost foot traffic and sales. #ThisIsElectrificationIntegration https://lnkd.in/ehQNuWkp.

Curious about how planning use classes work for commercial properties? 🏢 Here’s a quick guide! 🏪 Class E – Shops, offices, cafes, gyms… most everyday businesses fit here! 🏭 Class B2 – For industrial uses like manufacturing. 📦 Class B8 – Warehouses and storage spaces. 🏫 Class F1 – Educational and non-commercial uses, like schools. 🎥 Sui Generis – Unique uses like pubs, cinemas, and nightclubs. Want to change the use? You might need planning permission—always check first! Whozoo Commercial Property, Expertly Done 💼🏗️ #CommercialProperty #PlanningPermission #Whozoo #RealEstate #ExpertlyDone

One of the most common questions I receive in regards to parking lot investing: What are the ideal demand drivers to look for when evaluating a deal? While there are a variety of different reasons that people need parking, here are some of my favorite demand drivers 👇 ✅ Courthouse/Government Buildings ✅ Entertainment Venues ✅ Sports Arenas ✅ Office Buildings ✅ Weekly and Monthly Parking for Residential Renters ✅ Beach ✅ Airport ✅ Dining The more demand drivers the better - in the event one of those demand drivers temporarily suffers, another can pick up the slack.

How does a family-owned water park streamline operations and boost revenue year-round? 🎡 Adventure Park, a family-owned theme park in Geelong, Australia, has been creating unforgettable memories for over 30 years. But with high seasonal demand and a growing array of events, they needed a solution that could handle it all—and ROLLER delivered! 🚀 By switching to ROLLER, Adventure Park achieved: ⏱️ Refunds in minutes, not weeks – ROLLER Payments cut their refund process from 20 days to just minutes. 🧠 Effortless staff onboarding – ROLLER’s intuitive POS system made training 550+ seasonal staff quick and easy. 💫 Inclusive guest experiences – Diversified seasonal offerings, like Winter Glow, attracted new audiences. 🏖️ Seamless cabana bookings – Guests can now reserve cabanas directly through the venue’s online checkout. 🔗 Check out their story here: https://ow.ly/Yl1Y50ULAOC

Blind Tiger Inns Adds 20th Pub On The Back Of North West Estate’s Strong Performance North West multiple operator, Blind Tiger Inns, opened its 20th pub this weekend, The Grey Man in Daisy Hill, Greater Manchester, following a joint £150,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs. The leasehold is Blind Tiger Inn’s 19th with Star Pubs. The investment has seen the dated pub transformed into a premium local specialising in sports and entertainment. Inside the pub has been opened up, the bar enlarged, and a new stage installed. The Blind Tiger Inns estate consists of community wet led locals and town / city centre sites within an hour and a half of the company’s head office in Chorley. Says managing director, Chris Tulloch: “We typically look for pubs that require investment to bring them back to life. The Grey Man is in a superb location, with plentiful chimney pots in the immediate vicinity. It is in a great community, and we could see it had huge potential. “We have funding and, having just expanded our head office team, are well positioned to add a further six pubs to our existing estate. We have typically grown by two pubs a year since we began in 2017. However, we’re not driven by reaching a target number of pubs. Our focus is on maintaining our core business, finding the right venues and a running a fun, sustainable business. “We have enjoyed a strong few years since the pandemic. The market is clearly tough, not least with the utilities and labour costs seeming to be a constantly increasing factor. However, overall the market is robust if you invest in your pubs and your people and strive to create great experiences for your customers. “The past few years have seen many traditional pub companies fall in love with the model we have successfully operated for years, opting for percentage based / operator agreements. As a result, the leased and tenanted options are reduced. However, this pushes us to explore different opportunities which is a lot of fun! “As for the future, I would like to see Business Rate reform initiated by the new Labour Government sooner than later. As this won’t be a quick fix, we will need an interim plan to level the playing field between bricks and mortar businesses and online retail.” Read More:

AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO PUB GROUP STEPS UP PUB PURCHASES The AFR reports that Australian Venue Co, the country’s second-largest hotel group, says it wants to buy some 20 pubs over the next year as its new private equity owner finalises its purchase. Read more at The Drop: https://lnkd.in/gqtE-XJh #thedrop #PubPurchases #AustralianVenueCo #HotelGroupExpansion #PubAcquisitions #HospitalityGrowth #PrivateEquity #VenueInvestments #HospitalityIndustry #AVCPubGroup #BusinessExpansion #NewOwnership #PubsInAustralia #AFRNews

This week we spent a day undertaking a high level review of a PubCo. I walked into one of the pubs and was amazed by the quality of the property and high standards of service. Gulp - could we add value? The answer was an emphatic yes, by the end of the day we had worked through 10 key points that would have a significant impact on a business that was already performing very well, with a potential to deliver an extra 10% to the bottom line. #performanceexperts #hospitality #hiddenvalue

Show me the money (and chicken tenders)! The Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced ambitious plans to spend over $1 billion during the 2025 and 2026 operating seasons. In addition to world's first and record breaking rides, investment is being poured into anniversary celebrations, entertainment, and over $80 million for new and improved F&B offerings. This is a very proactive and ambitious strategy announcement by the firm. Historically, theme park companies have been wary of making announcements too early for fear of delaying potential ticket sales as guests "wait out" the new stuff. Obviously the leadership team is looking to start momentum for a long-term plan now. What are you most excited by in the announcement? #ThemeParks #ThemedEntertainment #Investment #Strategy #RollerCoasters #FoodandBeverage https://lnkd.in/eNaxn5D3

One of the most common questions I receive in regards to parking lot investing: What are the ideal demand drivers to look for when evaluating a deal? While there are a litany of different reasons that people need parking, here are some of my favorite demand drivers 👇 ✅ Courthouse/Government Buildings ✅ Entertainment Venues ✅ Sports Arenas ✅ Office Buildings ✅ Weekly and Monthly Parking for Residential Renters ✅ Beach ✅ Airport ✅ Dining The more demand drivers the better - in the event one of those demand drivers temporarily suffers, another can pick up the slack.

🚀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 Whitbread 🚀 Whitbread is taking bold steps to fuel future growth and deliver substantial returns. Here's the exciting news: 💼 51 pub restaurants sold for £56m as part of our strategic transformation. 🏨 Five-year growth plan on track to boost pre-tax profit by £300m. 🍽️ Exiting 126 lower-returning restaurants to focus on a more tailored guest experience. 🛏️ 3,500 new hotel rooms planned, with over a third already in progress! 📈 Premier Inn occupancy remains strong, with bookings picking up into November. 💸 Launching a £100m share buyback, reaffirming our confidence in long-term growth. Whitbread are transforming, innovating, and delivering value like never before. This will defiantly be a big journey to watch over the next 5 years. 📰 Propel Info #pubnews #Whitbread #Hospitality