JM14
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Can you show me where I said that?
Trying to get people out to the pubs again after Covid.
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Alexander Supertramp
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I didn’t say you said that?
Your local is probably freehold and therefore free of tie. It can buy its stock from anywhere. A Greene King tenancy or leasehold will be tied to GK products at an extortionate markup. JDW is GK's biggest customer by far and can buy GK products at a huge discount
Randy
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You beat me too it. I did some research on Indeed and the vast majority all had good things to say and the those who had bad things to say, the reasons they used they would find in a multitude of pubs/bars/restaurants. The ones that were complaining about a lack of a normal social life made me chuckle, what did they expect, you are working to provide a service to people who are socialising at generally popular socialising times of the dayJ D Wetherspoon PLC salaries: How much does J D Wetherspoon PLC pay in the United Kingdom? | Indeed.com
The average J D Wetherspoon PLC salary ranges from approximately £8,000 per year for Floor Staff to £37,417 per year for Cleaner. Average J D Wetherspoon PLC hourly pay ranges from approximately £8.63 per hour for Retail Sales Associate to £9.99 per hour for Shift Leader.uk.indeed.com
Some comments on the job at spoons. Doesn't seem the worst place to work given the reviews.
Lots of reasons - if a proper independent and not contracted to brewery it can buy its beer from anywhere.
It may have a lot smaller overheads.
The_Lizards_Jumpers
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I detest the owner, and don't tend to venture in there myself. However a mate of mine from school has worked for them for years managing bars across the north east, and he seems to enjoy it given the number of pubs he's worked in belonging to the chain.
As for Little Tory, why is anyone surprised by his behavior - he did it loads of times on COB and he's just moved his snobby tory, anti brexit, better than you, you wouldn't understand my lifestyle act across here?
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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For overheads I tend to read shareholders raking a profit. Unearned income for me.
Why not bring in a law making all non public sector venues single owner establishments?
The Tories moved pubs away from brewery owned but they only fell into the hands of investors, wanting a bigger slice if the wealth pie without putting hours in.
NYboro
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I would love to see them shut. Someone else will take their place, Yates for example, not that I go there either.
Nothing wrong with Wetherspoons.
Had many early starts in there, breakfast and a pint. All day sessions with mates where you can hear the conversation and banter, make your own atmosphere. Still come home with change from £50.
I was out in Liverpool on Friday night. The Baltic Triangle was dead. Most bars were completely empty, Peaky Blinders had about 60 customers. Its a 20 min walk out of the centre, but the place used to be rocking. Not sure if the prices have changed people's habits, but we didn't pay less than £5 a pint.
Had many early starts in there, breakfast and a pint. All day sessions with mates where you can hear the conversation and banter, make your own atmosphere. Still come home with change from £50.
I was out in Liverpool on Friday night. The Baltic Triangle was dead. Most bars were completely empty, Peaky Blinders had about 60 customers. Its a 20 min walk out of the centre, but the place used to be rocking. Not sure if the prices have changed people's habits, but we didn't pay less than £5 a pint.
The only surprise is the fact that he's allowed to carry on posting.
But I suppose I understand why is he allowed to continue as every thread he's involved in goes above the 100 replies.
Clicks = revenue.
Randy
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For the same reason ST used I assume yes?
NYboro
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I'd like to see the vile owner bankrupted.
And 1000's of people made redundant?
Same_as_before
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It's all part of the in house snobbery. If the normal people go it is to be derided.
I have no evidence of this but since the JD opened in Guisborough, pub prices held in the town, pubs are full, and things have improved.
I have no evidence of this but since the JD opened in Guisborough, pub prices held in the town, pubs are full, and things have improved.
NYboro
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That's a non-sequitur. Undoubtedly, they would be taken over.
Alexander Supertramp
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Imagine “boycotting” places because you think the owner is a bit of a pillock and is always talking crap in the daily Mail 
Do you know who owns all the pubs you go in and shops you spend money in? Or is it just JDW.
Do you know who owns all the pubs you go in and shops you spend money in? Or is it just JDW.
Randy
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How many chinese made products do you have in your home?
NYboro
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Whataboutwhataboutwhatabout..... ad nauseam.
The_Lizards_Jumpers
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As I say, I do agree with little tory on his criticism of JDW to a degree, however I choose not to go into the pubs as I'm not a fan of his politics nor the actual pubs, nor am I restricted by price and so cheap beer doesn't appeal, but to label a large section of their customer base in such a way is ridiculous and typical of him.Imagine “boycotting” places because you think the owner is a bit of a pillock and is always talking crap in the daily Mail
Do you know who owns all the pubs you go in and shops you spend money in? Or is it just JDW.
However as a conscious consumer (or as much as I can be) I also refuse to shop / use the services of other companies I don't agree with their stance / politics / morals and so you can add The Sun, Dyson, Sports Direct, Next, Ted Baker, any "fast fashion" retailer to the list of places I wont go or buy products from.
I'm not perfect, and there's times I slip up, and I'm sure I purchase things from non reputable vendors, but I try and do as much as I can with the little knowledge I have.