In the early 90s I was very heavily involved in NA IL (national association of Inntrepeneur Leasees) I saw many examples of bankruptcy and in a number of cases causing suicide but Inntrepenaur carried on regardless. The ironic thing is that their HO was in Thame the same address as their...
As Notters says, the pubco's really are a cancer on the pub industry. Success sees them hike up your rent but of course when trade drops away there's no drop in rent.
We've got a 4% brewery increase around the corner meaning another 15p per pint. Meanwhile supermarkets sell whatever they liek...
One thing they all have in common: they don't sell Harveys as the profit per pint isn't as great (even though people will avoid the pubs for not selling Harveys).
The reason for this is because Harveys believe that they co not need to offer any discounts or incentive to sell their beer...