MCMULLEN & SONS, LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
73Fair
3.7vs last year
#2223 in UK
#80 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#136 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
00051456
Registered Address
26 Old Cross, Hertford, Herts, SG14 1RD
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,333
Turnover
£101,427,000
EBITDA
£18,280,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
1 March 1897
Nature of Business
11050 - Manufacture of beer
56302 - Public houses and bars
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:56 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
49%
31-60 Days
34%
After 60 Days
17%
Not Paid Within Terms9%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-14
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
30 Mar 2025 - 27 Sept 202527 Oct 20253158%41%1%1%
29 Sept 2024 - 29 Mar 202514 Apr 20254149%34%17%9%
01 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 202423 Apr 20243454%39%7%3%
02 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202325 Oct 20233455%38%7%10%
27 Mar 2022 - 01 Oct 202219 Oct 20223550%43%7%16%
28 Mar 2021 - 25 Sept 202115 Oct 20213353%44%3%16%
27 Sept 2020 - 27 Mar 202123 Apr 20214141%43%16%30%
31 Mar 2019 - 28 Sept 201914 Oct 20193059%40%1%4%
01 Apr 2018 - 29 Sept 201829 Oct 20183255%42%3%7%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30 days from date of invoice

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

56

Dispute Resolution Process

Where queries or disputes arise, these will be dealt with by the accounts payable team, who will work with the supplier to find a solution in a timely manner. The relevant department will be brought into the process if the dispute cannot be resolved at this stage. Where required it will be escalated to the Finance Director.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

MCMULLEN & SONS, LIMITED is a British company that has been in operation since 1827. They are a family-run business that specializes in brewing and operating pubs and hotels in the UK. The company is headquartered in Hertford, England and has over 130 pubs and hotels under their management.

One of the key focuses of MCMULLEN & SONS, LIMITED is sustainability. They have a sustainability program in place that aims to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmentally friendly practices. This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting recycling.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including a variety of beers and other alcoholic beverages, as well as food options in their pubs and hotels. They also offer event and catering services for special occasions.

The key people at MCMULLEN & SONS, LIMITED include the managing director, Tom McMullen, and the chairman, Charles Brims. Both have extensive experience in the hospitality industry and have been instrumental in the company's growth and success.

To learn more about MCMULLEN & SONS, LIMITED and their products and services, you can visit their website at www.mcmullens.co.uk. Their registered office address is Hertford Brewery, Old Cross, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RD.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,229,000
Net Worth
£174,457,000
Total Current Assets
£13,838,000
Total Current Liabilities
£18,287,000

Company Location