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.

  • Jun- 2025 -
    27 June
    PeopleMarston’s appoints new chief financial officer

    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 May
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers HY revenues and profits surge

    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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  • Jan- 2025 -
    15 January
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 15/01/25

    Today’s news in brief – 15/01/25

    Some 27,951 venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate of 119 per week, according to data from CGA. However, 12,767 have opened during that time, either in vacated premises or in converted or new-build sites. The net result is that the estate of licensed…

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  • 15 January
    NewsMitchells and Butlers sales rise 3.9% in Q1

    Mitchells and Butlers sales rise 3.9% in Q1

    Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) has seen a like-for-like sales growth of 3.9% over the 15 weeks ended 11 January 2025. Over the core three-week Christmas period, sales increased 10.4%, a figure built on “numerous record sales performances through the estate and the brand portfolio”. The group said that sales remained…

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  • Nov- 2024 -
    27 November
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 27/11/24

    Today’s news in brief – 27/11/24

    Mitchells and Butlers total revenues hit £2.6bn in FY24, with like-for-like sales growing by 5.3%. This comes as the pub group has risen to a profit of £19m in its full-year results, up from a previous loss of £13m, following a strong trading performance. Post year-end, Mitchells and Butlers has…

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  • 27 November
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers swings to FY profit as sales hit £2.6bn

    Mitchells and Butlers swings to FY profit as sales hit £2.6bn

    Mitchells and Butlers has risen to a profit of £19m in its full-year results, up from a previous loss of £13m, following a strong trading performance over the year.  It comes as total revenues hit £2.6bn in the year ended 28 September, up from £2.5bn the prior year, with like-for-like…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    26 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/09/24

    Prezzo has appointed the former Brewdog CEO to lead the recovery plan, while the restaurant chain’s former chief executive, Dean Challenger, will rejoin as chief financial officer. It comes as Prezzo, which is now owned by Cain International, is undergoing a restructuring plan, having closed roughly a third of its…

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  • 26 September
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers sees LFL sales rise by 5.2%

    Mitchells and Butlers sees LFL sales rise by 5.2%

    Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 5.3% like-for-like sales growth for the 51 weeks ended 21 September 2024 and a 5.9% increase in total sales in the year to date. The group’s food sales were up 5.3% for the year to date, while its drink sales increased by 4.9%. Like…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    1 August
    Pubs and BarsStonegate Group secures refinancing deal from TDR Capital

    Stonegate Group secures refinancing deal from TDR Capital

    Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has secured a refinancing deal from TDR Capital LLP, a UK-based private equity firm. Stonegate Group has agreed to refinance £3.0bn of debt, following strong demand from investors. As part of the deal, funds managed by TDR Capital will make a £250m shareholder…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    26 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/07/24

    Marston’s has reported a 5.2% rise in LFL sales in the year-to-date and a 6.2% rise in total retail sales in managed and franchised pubs for the 42-week period to 20 July. The group saw considerable uplift during Euro 2024, with like-for-like sales for the week of the semi-final and…

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