Punch Taverns have become the first pub company to have their Code of Practice accredited by BIIBAS following the release of version six of the industry framework code in March of this year.
The Code of Practice, which now needs to be reviewed and accredited every three years, covers everything from starting up and the day-to-day running of a pub business, to seeking advice and what to do at the end of an agreement.
David Pawson, Central Operations Manager, said: “The code continues to be a really important reference point for our Partners and provides a robust framework for the commercial relationship between us. We encourage our Partners to familiarise themselves with the Code of Practice at every step of their journey with us.
“We are delighted to be the first pub company to achieve accreditation having undertaken a stringent process with BIIBAS to ensure our code is fully compliant with version six of the industry framework code. I believe that this reflects our continued commitment to working with our Partners in a fair, open and transparent manner.”
Every Punch partner will have access to the Code of Practice online and hard copies will be provided to all new Partners and any existing Partner who requests one. .
BII Chairman Bernard Brindley said: “We are pleased to accredit Punch Taverns’ Code of Practice in line with the Industry Framework Code version six and are also pleased to see that they have gone over and above the IFC providing further clarity to the way they will do business with their partners.”
Punch is a leading pub company in the UK with approximately 4,200 leased and tenanted pubs nationwide.