The phrase "pub companies" refers to businesses that own and operate multiple pubs or bars. They oversee the management, finances, and overall running of these establishments. Full definition
Why don't more big pub companies buy small publishing tech companies? (bookworks.com)
Many authors reject full - service self - pub companies for the same reasons they reject the big traditional houses: they want full control and full financial benefit. (kolbwilliams.com)
Both visited a local pub today, to highlight new government legislation to help pub landlords tackle unfair treatment from pub companies. (itv.com)