date:Apr 25, 2014
mmer months typically account for more than a third of Spirit Pub's full-year profit, but this summer is expected to be particularly beneficial as it includes the Football World Cup.
The pub operator said last month it expected like-for-like sales in its managed business to rise 3.0-3.5 percent this year, benefiting in part from the government's extension of licensing hours during the football tournament starting in June.
Since the government has relaxed licensing hours, it comes as a big oppo