Bargain Booze is a chain of off licence shops, that operates in the United Kingdom.[1] Established in 1981 in Sandbach, it grew to 836 shops and established the Bargain Booze Select Convenience shop franchise.[1][2]
From 2013 to April 2018, it was owned by Conviviality plc, who also owned the Wine Rack chain. Both brands were acquired by Bestway on 6 April 2018.
History
The company originates from a wholesale wine and spirits business, founded by Allan Whittle and Robert Mayor. In 1981, they opened their first retail outlet in Sandbach, Cheshire.[3] The first Bargain Booze franchise opened in 1988, and was the first time the Bargain Booze fascia was used.[4]