Brand profile · Hospitality

The Publican Group

The Publican Group works in Hospitality, out of South Melbourne, VIC. Ownership is privately held; it publishes at publicangroup.com. It holds one address on record, all in Australia. The record counts 21 people. Tagged restaurants and hospitality management. The record links five similar brands, most of them in Hospitality.

Profile live Privately Held Founded 2008 1 office country

Key facts

Counted staff
21
self-reported band not used
Founded
2008
18 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
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Description

The Publican Group’s core business is the acquisition and operation of a portfolio of quality hospitality venues throughout Australia.

Formed in 2008 by directors John Ahern and Steve Garcia, two entrepreneurs with a solid background in hospitality, marketing, project management and business development, John and Steve share an innovative vision for The Publican Group.

The Publican Group specialise in providing a range of hospitality management services, including finance, marketing, human resources, training, kitchen and front of house operations.

The industry is constantly evolving, in turn The Publican Group are continually pushing the boundaries in an effort to maintain their position as industry leaders. Cutting edge design, dynamic staff, quality product, an aggressive marketing approach, and involvement in all stages of business development ensure their venues profitability long term. The Publican Group values staff showing accountability, positivity, respect and resilience. We love effective communicators and idea generators.

Specialties

All 4 specialties
  • Hospitality Management
  • Restaurants
  • Pubs & Bars
  • Functions & Events

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Offices in 1 countryCountry footprint: 1 country, primary AU. Codes: AU.1 countryprimary AUAU
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All codes: AU

Addresses

  • AU38 Boundary Street; South Melbourne, VIC 3205Primary

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People & contacts

4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.

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FAQ

How many people work at The Publican Group?

The record holds 21 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.

Where does The Publican Group have offices?

One address on record, Australia only. Primary: 38 Boundary Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205.

Has The Publican Group raised funding?

None linked to this brand.

What does The Publican Group list as its specialties?

Four tags on the brand's own list, among them restaurants and hospitality management.

Which companies are listed alongside The Publican Group?

1 profile lists The Publican Group as a peer — 72nd percentile in Hospitality. It lists ten peers of its own. Darkes - Glenbernie Orchard lists it back.

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