Summary
Brewdog will close 10 of its pubs in the UK due to business challenges like rising costs and economic pressures. They will hold a consultation process for staff affected by the closures, and attempt to find them new roles within the company.
Key Facts
- Brewdog plans to close 10 pubs in the UK, including one in Aberdeen and three in London.
- Reasons for the closures include rising costs and economic difficulties in the industry.
- Brewdog was started in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- The company will hold a 14-day consultation for staff at risk of losing their jobs, aiming to redeploy them where possible.
- Brewdog has 71 bars in the UK and also operates in countries like the USA, Australia, and Dubai.
- Trade union Unite criticized Brewdog for the short notice given to staff about the closures.
- Brewdog faced criticism in the past for its workplace culture and wage policies.
