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KUITS NRB TOP FIFTY 2026
The Kuits NRB Top Fifty, the prestigious and much-anticipated power list of the most important and influential individuals in the Northern hospitality industry, will be unveiled on site at NRB26. As always, a rigorous research and selection process has been undertaken with an expert judging panel to ensure the final fifty truly represent the best of the best. Take a look at last year’s power list via the link above.
Kuits is a leading legal and commercial adviser to the UK’s leisure and hospitality sector, supporting hundreds of businesses nationwide — from bars and restaurants to hotels, cinemas, and food & drink brands. Ranked the No.1 North West law firm for the licensed trade by Legal 500, Kuits advises on leases, licensing, employment, and brand protection. Clients include BrewDog, The Alchemist, and Revolution, as well as independents such as Bundobust, North Brewing Co, and Manchester Gin.
Special Achievement Award Winners 2026
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TOP 50
Apartment Group
Brand name(s): Apartment Group
Employees: 600 | Sites: 15 | Key locations: North East England, North Yorkshire
View ProfileArc Inspirations
Brand name(s): Box, Manahatta, Banyan
Employees: 1 | Sites: 21 | Key locations: Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham, London, Edinburgh
View ProfileArchie’s
Brand name(s): Archie's Burgers & Shakes, Archie's Atomic
Employees: 300 | Sites: 10 | Key locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds
View ProfileBowland Inn & Hotels
Brand name(s): James' Places, Dream Venues Collection, Bowland Brewery
Employees: 450 | Sites: 11 | Key locations: Ribble Valley, Lune Valley, Yorkshire Dales, South Lakes
View ProfileBundobust
Brand name(s): Bundobust, Bundobust Brewery
Employees: 120 | Sites: 4 | Key locations: Leeds, Manchester (2), Liverpool
View ProfileCamerons Brewery
Brand name(s): Camerons Brewery, Head of Steam, Urban Country Pub
Employees: 500 | Sites: 44 | Key locations: Hartlepool (brewery), nationwide pub estate
View ProfileCaspatron Ltd
Brand name(s): Ramona, The Firehouse, Diecast
Employees: 150 | Sites: 3 | Key locations: Manchester (Swan Street, Store Street)
View ProfileCheshire Cat Pubs & Bars
Brand name(s): Cholmondeley Arms, Fitzherbert Arms, Bull's Head, Church Inn, Roebuck Inn, Three Greyhounds, Mainwaring Arms
Employees: 200 | Sites: 7 | Key locations: Cheshire, North Staffordshire
View ProfileCut & Craft / Lucia Restaurants
Brand name(s): The Cut & Craft, Lucia
Employees: 57 | Sites: 5 | Key locations: York, Leeds, Manchester, Beverley
View ProfileDaniel Thwaites
Brand name(s): Thwaites Brewery, Thwaites Pubs & Hotels, Langdale Chase
Employees: 1 | Sites: 270 | Key locations: Lancashire, Cumbria, North West England
View ProfileDestination Dining Ltd
Brand name(s): Brewski, American Pies, Foldies, BIG TRAY BBQ
Sites: 7 | Key locations: Manchester, Sheffield, Chester, Liverpool, Salford
View ProfileElite Bistros
Brand name(s): Elite Bistros , Usher's Bakehouse
Employees: 150 | Sites: 6 | Key locations: Chester, Manchester, Liverpool, Prescot, Cheshire
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