Mitchells and Butlers
Coverage explores the strategy, financial performance, and brand portfolio activity of one of the UK’s largest managed pub and restaurant operators. Reporting includes developments across core brands such as Harvester, Toby Carvery, Miller & Carter, All Bar One, and Ember Inns; estate investment and digital ordering; menu pricing; and evolving customer proposition. Insight is designed for operators, suppliers, and investors tracking mid-market dining, carvery and grill formats, and value-led group strategies across suburban and high-street locations.
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Jan- 2026 -15 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers Q1 sales rise 4.5% amid strong Xmas trading
Mitchells and Butlers has reported that like-for-like sales rose 4.5% for the 15 weeks to 10 January 2026, as total sales rose by 3.5% over the period due to a strong festive trading period across its pub and restaurant brands. According to the group, its performance for the first quarter…
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Dec- 2025 -18 DecemberPubs and Bars
All Bar One invests £2.3m in airport and station refurbishments
All Bar One is refurbishing and expanding three of its transport hub venues as part of a £2.3m investment programme, reflecting increased footfall and longer dwell times at major travel locations. The Mitchells and Butlers-owned bar brand is upgrading sites at Birmingham Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Birmingham New Street station,…
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Nov- 2025 -28 NovemberPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers FY profits rise 5.8% to £330m
Mitchells and Butlers has reported that total sales rose to £2.71bn, up from £2.61bn, for the 52 weeks to 27 September, while adjusted operating profits increased 5.8% to £330m for the same period. It comes as the pub chain saw like-for-like sales grow 4.3% across the year, while its net…
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27 NovemberRestaurants
Browns to open first Hertfordshire restaurant
Mitchells and Butlers will open a new Browns Brasserie and Bar in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 28 November as part of the brand’s plan to grow its presence in suburban high streets. The launch brings the chain to 28 sites across the UK.The restaurant, on High Road, occupies a Grade II…
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25 NovemberPeople
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints new chief people officer
Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the appointment of Karl Jolly to the role of chief people officer, as the Danish restaurant group prepares for further expansion across the UK and mainland Europe. Jolly returns to the business after three years at New World Trading Company, where he was people director supporting more…
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17 NovemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate considers £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs
Stonegate Group is reportedly accelerating plans to sell more than 1,000 pubs in a process that could raise up to £1bn, as Britain’s biggest pub operator works to reduce debts of more than £3bn, according to the Times. Senior executives at the Slug and Lettuce and Be At One owner…
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Sep- 2025 -26 SeptemberPubs and Bars
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…
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers LFL sales rise 4.5% in Q3
Mitchell and Butlers has reported a 4.5% rise in like-for-like sales for the 42-week period ended 19 July, thanks to strong trading in the third quarter which was boosted by Easter and warm weather. For the year to date, M&B’s total sales rose by 4.4%. The group, which operates brands…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JunePeople
Marston’s appoints new chief financial officer
Marston’s has announced the appointment of Stephen Hopson as its new chief financial officer, replacing Hayleigh Lupino, who is stepping down to take up a new role outside the company. Hopson will join the pub and hospitality group and take up a seat on its board on 8 September, while…
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May- 2025 -22 MayPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers HY revenues and profits surge
Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 4.3% increase in revenues to £1.45bn and a 10.4% rise in operating profits to £181m for the 28 weeks ended 12 April 2025 (HY 2025). Its adjusted operating margin also increased from 11.7% to 12.4%, 0.7ppts higher than last year driven by strong like-for-like…
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