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.

  • Jan- 2022 -
    13 January
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers Q1 sales hit by Omicron impact

    Mitchells and Butlers Q1 sales hit by Omicron impact

    Mitchells and Butlers saw like-for-like sales decline by 6% during the 15-week period ending 8 January 2022 as the impact of the Omicron variant hit. The group said that the impact was particularly felt in the most recent four weeks, over the festive season, during which like-for-like sales have been…

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  • Nov- 2021 -
    25 November
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers losses narrow to £42m as sales recover

    Mitchells and Butlers losses narrow to £42m as sales recover

    Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) has reported a pre-tax loss of £42m for-the 52 weeks ending 25 September 2021, compared with £123m a year earlier, as its sales recovery starts to take hold. M&B said it had returned to profitability in recent months and its like-for-like sales were 2.7% higher than…

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  • 11 November
    Catering CompaniesMitchells and Butlers joins Uber Eats

    Mitchells and Butlers joins Uber Eats

    Uber Eats and pub operator Mitchells and Butlers have signed one of the “biggest pub partnerships” in the UK, bringing 1,000 bars, restaurants and pubs to the app. According to the food delivery service, it is Uber’s latest move to support the pub industry after offering discounted rides to pubs…

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  • Sep- 2021 -
    23 September
    BusinessMitchells & Butlers sales recover to pre-pandemic levels

    Mitchells & Butlers sales recover to pre-pandemic levels

    Mitchells and Butlers has reported that like-for-like sales have recovered to 97% of pre-Covid levels in the 18 weeks since the indoor reopening of hospitality on 17 May. In a trading update for the 51 weeks ended 18 September 2021, the group attributed this recovery to a 4% rise in…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    29 July
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers reports ‘volatile’ trading post-lockdown

    Mitchells and Butlers reports ‘volatile’ trading post-lockdown

    Mitchells and Butlers has reported “volatile” sales since the reopening of its estate on 17 May 2021. In a recent trading update for the 43 weeks ended 24 July 2021, the group said total sales, including 18 weeks of enforced closure, were at 35% of pre-Covid levels. In the first…

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  • May- 2021 -
    27 May
    Pubs and Bars
    Hawthorn appoints new chairman

    Hawthorn appoints new chairman

    Hawthorn has announced the appointment of Colin Rurtherford as its new chairman. Rutherford has served in chairman and non-executive director roles in the past, including at Mitchells and Butlers where he has been a non-executive director for eight years. He joins CEO Mark Davies, Matt Ward (CFO), Edith Monfries (COO)…

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  • 13 May
    BusinessThunderbird names Nick Moule as head of operations

    Thunderbird names Nick Moule as head of operations

    Thunderbird Fried Chicken has announced the appointment of Nick Moule as the new head of operations at the group. Moule will provide the role with a “wealth of operational experience”, having previously held senior roles at Mitchells and Butlers and Stonegate. During his time at the two groups he was…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    11 March
    Pubs and BarsMitchells and Butlers finalises £350m cash injection

    Mitchells and Butlers finalises £350m cash injection

    Mitchells and Butlers has confirmed the completion of a £350m funding round, as shareholders raised vital cash for the group. The owner of All Bar One and Toby Carvery has raised £350.5m through the upcoming issuing of 167 million new shares in an open offer. The funding will be used…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    22 February
    Pubs and BarsM&B’s £350m open offer ‘critical’ for survival

    M&B’s £350m open offer ‘critical’ for survival

    Mitchells and Butlers has announced the launch of an open offer, following an announcement last week that the group intends to raise £350m from shareholders.   The board, which includes representatives of the Odyzean Group, a major shareholder of Mitchells and Butlers, said it believes that the open offer is “critical…

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  • 16 February
    Pubs and BarsMitchells & Butlers seeks £350m cash injection

    Mitchells & Butlers seeks £350m cash injection

    Mitchells and Butlers has announced its intention to raise £350m through an underwritten open offer. The proposed offer, which follows an original announcement on 7 January 2021, will include a facility for shareholders to apply for any shares not currently held. A £150m three-year unsecured revolving credit facility has also…

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