After reading this entry, I am compelled to purchase the book and get a better understanding of not only the history of Anheuser-Busch, the takeover by InBev but also the dealings of the Busch family.
In a slow market, and especially one with tight credit, it's easier for first-time home buyers to purchase homes, and they're usually buying at the entry level.
But Enterprise Inns said the tied house model was working for thousands of publicans, offering a "low cost of entry", as buying a lease was far cheaper than having to purchase the building outright.