Redcat like-for-like Q2 sales jump 4.3%

Redcat Hospitality Group has revealed that its total like-for-like sales rose 4.3% for the three months ended 30 September 2025.

It said that the Coaching Inn Group saw like-for-like sales increase 5.4%, while its RedCat Independent Pubs business saw its like-for-like sales rise 2.5%.

Meanwhile, it posted total sales of £34.6m, with the Coaching Inn Group representing £20.9m of this figure and RedCat Independent Pubs accounting for £13.7m.

The company’s total accommodation sales were £10.7m, with the Coaching Inn Group accounting for £9m, an increase of 10.1% like-for-like.

Richard Lewis, RedCat Hospitality CEO, said: “A recent highlight for us was The Coaching Inn Group being named Large Hotel Chain of the Year by consumer champion Which?. This is a major endorsement from one of the most trusted consumer organisations in the country. It reflects the work our teams put in every day to deliver stays that our guests love.

“Our investment strategy is continuing to land well. The Castle of Brecon Hotel in Powys has built on its reopening with growth accelerating to +105% and exceeding its business case expectations. We got back on the acquisition trail too. In July, we acquired the Warwick Arms Hotel, which has just reopened following a £1.7m refurbishment.”

He added: “RedCat Independent Pubs performed ahead of the market with drinks-led trading performing strongly, with like-for-like sales up 6%, supported by favourable summer trading conditions.

“Looking ahead, we remain acquisitive and committed to investing in our estate and people. We also add our voice to the wider sector in calling for a Budget that gives hospitality a fair break; lowering VAT, reform of employer NICs, and a fairer rates system. The sector needs longer term certainty in order to plan ahead and make investment decisions to grow and support new jobs and the economy. “