Mitchells and Butlers sees sales jump 3.9% ahead of year end

Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 3.9% rise in sales for the 51 weeks to 20 September 2025, with mid-market pubs and pub restaurants driving growth.

The company said trading remained “ahead of the market”, though sales were weaker in London and across its more premium businesses.

The group increased its capital spending programme during the year, completing 201 conversions and remodels compared with 185 in 2024. It also opened two new venues – an Alex in Germany and a Browns in London – and bought the freehold on two existing sites. 

According to Mitchells and Butlers, the company was also continuing to invest in energy-saving measures, including solar panels and sensor technology.

While the group expects full-year results to be in line with market forecasts, it warned of an additional £130m of cost inflation in the year ahead, equivalent to about 6% of its cost base. 

The company revealed it plans to offset the impact through its Ignite efficiency programme and the strength of its brands.

Phil Urban, chief executive of Mitchells and Butlers, said: “We are pleased with our performance over the year, in which we remained consistently ahead of the market across all market segments. 

“Sales growth has been broad based, with strong like-for-like performances in both food and drink across our portfolio of brands, supported by cost efficiencies and a capital programme which continues to deliver strong returns.”