Charles Wells has acquired a second site in Oxford as part of an expansion programme for its Pizza, Pots & Pints managed pub concept.

Following a successful launch at The Oxford Blue in June, The Holly Bush in West Oxford will be number seven in the portfolio, which the company plans to increase to 25 over the next three years.

This latest purchase in Oxford is part of a strategic move by Charles Wells to develop a strong branded offering as part of its managed pub portfolio, to complement its 186 leased and tenanted pubs across the UK. Pizza, Pots & Pints offer smaller, community-based pubs with informal dining.

Chief executive, Justin Phillimore, said: “The Pizza, Pots & Pints format is a key part of the Charles Wells growth strategy over the next three years.

“We are actively looking for individual sites, as well as smaller, regionally-based multiples to expand this portfolio.”

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