140 years on, and still as ambitious as ever
In 1876, Charles Wells bought his first brewery on the banks of the River Ouse in Bedford. But today, Charles Wells is the UK’s largest private brewing company, with a substantial pub chain across the UK and France and a rapidly growing export business with sales growing over 20% a year.
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Sale of brewing & brands business by Charles Wells Ltd to Marston’s
Charles Wells Ltd has today (18 May 2017) agreed terms to sell its brewery and brand sales interests to Marston’s PLC for a cash consideration of £55 million, plus working capital adjustments. The other Charles Wells assets – pubs in the UK and France, are not included in the sale. The Bedford brewery site is the… Read more »
Charles Wells treats its licensees to ideas-sharing forum and business-building opportunities
Charles Wells UK Pubs’ team has given its licensees a boost to their business with a full day of insights into products available to them and networking opportunities to learn and share best practice ideas with each other. The Summer Business Building Trade Show gave licensees a chance to meet a wide range of food, drink,… Read more »
Charlie Wells sponsors Amprocks 2017!
Amprocks is back and once again Charlie Wells is their headline sponsor! This year’s festival will see legendary 80s band, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, pop sensations, BUSTED and Britpop favourites CAST performing in Ampthill on 30 June 2017! Joinign them will also be the Redbourne Battle of the Bands winners, ARCCOS. CEO at Charles Wells, Justin… Read more »
