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Stocktake UK are welcoming applications from experienced or aspiring Area Managers with hospitality experience as we recruit a Senior Manager to join our HQ team.

As of February 1st, 2025, new alcohol duty rates have come into effect. Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 Non-draught drinks: Duty rates increased by 2.7% 🔹 Draught drinks: Duty rates decreased by 1.7% in cash 🔹 Wine: Duty is now based on alcoholic strength.

After 27 years of dedicated service, Ralph Miller, our respected franchisee covering Newcastle and the Scottish Borders, has retired. Known for his commitment to clients, Ralph joined Stocktake UK in 1997 after an impressive career with the Royal Navy and as part of the stock control team at a Nuclear Power Station.

Ralph's clients have expressed their heartfelt appreciation:

“It’s been a real pleasure to work with and get to know Ralph over the years. His dedication and advice have been invaluable.” — King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut

Thank you, Ralph, for your many years of hard work and dedication. Wishing you a happy and well-deserved retirement with your family!

In our latest "Spotlight" post, meet our newest franchisee Josh Hunt, Stocktake UK franchisee covering the South of Manchester, including Stockport, Altrincham and the Peak District. An experienced Manager, Josh is keen to use his experience to help others make their businesses more profitable. A key to this is stock control, which is something that has been a focus for Josh as he has built his Hospitality Career. To learn more about he can help your business, or understand a bit more about what is it like to be a Stocktake UK franchisee, read on!

1 year into his new career as a franchisee with Stocktake UK, we catch-up with Anthony Johnson and see how the experience has been so far?

In our latest "Spotlight" post, meet our newest franchisee Neil Hanson, Stocktake UK franchisee covering the West Midlands. An experienced GM, Neil is keen to use his experience to help others make their businesses more profitable. A key to this is stock control, which is something that has been a focus for Neil for over 20 years. To learn more about he can help your business, or understand a bit more about what is it like to be a Stocktake UK franchisee, read on!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new licensed trade stocktaking services, provided by Gareth Skornia in Exeter, Deven and South West Region!

In our latest "Spotlight" post, meet our new franchisee covering Devon and the South West - Gareth Skornia. Having over 25 years hospitality trade experience in the South West, Gareth has in-depth knowledge about issues affecting local businesses. Most recently employed by a National Stocktaking Company, Gareth has decided to become take on our Devon franchise, so that he can concentrate his work in the area he loves and calls home. Prior to being a stocktaker, Gareth ran several successful venues, and so has extensive knowledge of working both sides of the bar!

In our latest "Spotlight" post, meet our newest franchisee Kehan Cooper, Stocktake UK franchisee covering Leeds and surrounding area. He uses his many years experience working the bars of Leeds, to now help his customers improve their profitability through good stock control. To learn more about he can help your business, or understand a bit more about what is it like to be a Stocktake UK franchisee, read on!

In our latest "Spotlight" post, meet Ben Torkington, Stocktake UK franchisee covering North Yorkshire. He uses his many years experience working the bars of Leeds, to now help his customers improve their profitability through good stock control. To learn more about he can help your business, or understand a bit more about what is it like to be a Stocktake UK franchisee, read on!