The Shadow Over Stonegate: A Brewing Storm in Britain's Pub Industry The investigation into Stonegate Group, owner of popular pub chains like Slug & Lettuce and Be At One, is sending shockwaves through Britain's already beleaguered pub industry.
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has launched an investigation into allegations that Stonegate has been treating its tied tenants unfairly.
At the heart of this scandal are the relationships between Stonegate and its tied tenants – pubs that lease their premises from the company in exchange for reduced rents and other benefits.