Wetherspoon
Coverage examines the strategy, trading performance, and estate decisions of one of the UK’s largest pub operators, known for high-volume sites and value-led pricing. Reporting includes updates on site closures and refurbishments, menu and drinks pricing, leadership commentary from Tim Martin, shareholder communications, and operational efficiency measures. Insight is tailored for pub operators and suppliers tracking budget-led models, city-centre trading patterns, and group-level adaptation to inflationary and consumer headwinds.
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/02/25
Papa John’s full-year revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn), as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn). It comes as North American sales were down 4% from 2023, while sales at the group’s international restaurants fell by 1% during the same period. Meanwhile, total revenues for the…
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28 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon to open at Haven Cleethorpes Beach
J D Wetherspoon has revealed that it is set to open a new venue, The Humber Stone, at Haven Cleethorpes Beach on 7 March. Haven has invested around £1.7m in the new pub, part of a wider investment of around £6.7m in the expansion of its exclusive partnership with J…
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24 FebruaryFeatures
Is clubbing dead for Gen-Z?
Clubbing as we know it might be going the way of disco in the UK due to the majority of its participants – young people aged between 18 and 30 – going out less than they did a year ago, or so says a new study conducted by Obsurvant on…
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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/01/25
Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales rose 5.1% in the first half, having benefited from a 6.1% uplift in LFL sales for the main Christmas period between 16 December and 5 January. However, the pub group is bracing for debt levels to be in the range of £680m and £700m,…
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23 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon LFL sales rise 5.1% in H1
Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales rose 5.1% over the 25-week period to 19 January 2025, due to a 4.5% uplift in bar sales, 5.6% rise in food sales, and a 11.7% sales jump in gambling machines. The pub group also benefited from a 6.1% uplift in like-for-like sales for…
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Nov- 2024 -7 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/11/24
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has warned of rising prices following the autumn budget, though the pub group intends to “make every attempt to stay as competitive as possible”. It comes as Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales in Q1 were 5.9% higher than the same period last year, as bar…
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7 NovemberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon boss warns of rising prices following autumn budget
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has said the pub group will “make every attempt to stay as competitive as possible” but warned of rising prices in hospitality following the autumn budget. It comes as JD Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales in the first quarter to 3 November were 5.9% higher…
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Oct- 2024 -4 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/10/24
Wetherspoon has posted a profit before tax of £73.9m for the year ended 28 July, spelling a rise from £42.6m against the previous year. Alongside this, the company saw its revenues top £2bn in the period, up from £1.9bn last year. The chain now operates 800 pubs, down from 879…
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4 OctoberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon PBT jumps 73% to £73.9m
Wetherspoon has revealed that it has posted a profit-before-tax of £73.9m for the year ended 28 July 2024, up from £42.6m in the previous year. Alongside this, the company saw its revenues top £2bn in the period, up from £1.9bn in the same period last year. Furthermore, the company’s like-for-like…
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief 23/09/24
RedCat will be investing £8m in its portfolio of pubs across the next six to 12 months. The programme will focus on team training and upskilling, service, renovating the buildings and improving the offer of food, drink, rooms and entertainment. The company has already completed five projects. Manchester Airport will…
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