All Finance articles – Page 6
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NewsMarston’s sees profits up despite revenue dip
Underlying profit before tax rose by 7.9%, to £20.5m, for the 26-weeks to 28 March 2026, with the pub group’s investment in new formats, including Grandstand and Two-Door, delivering strong sales momentum.
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InterviewsPunch Pubs: Higher inflation ‘doesn’t give a lot of concern’
The pubco is fairly well hedged on energy costs, and does not expect to see a material change in profits as a result of energy price inflation, according to CFO Steve Dando
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NewsPunch Pubs reports ‘strong profit growth’ in Q2
The community-focused pubco delivered like-for-like underlying EBITDA growth across both its leased and tenanted and pub partnership estates in the 28 weeks to 22 February 2026
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NewsUK drives international growth at McDonald’s
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has started the year with “strong momentum”, reporting like-for-like sales growth of 7.8%, as the business helped drive a strong overall performance within the business’ international operated markets
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Analysis & InsightWetherspoon: Price hikes needed to offset cost pressures, analysts warn
As the pubco’s low-price, low-margin model comes under pressure, analysts question whether it can raise prices without putting off loyal customers
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NewsKERB grows revenue, plans for further growth
The food hall operator has reported revenue of £38.9m in 2025, up nearly 19% year-on-year, and said it will continue expanding to meet demand for lower-cost entry points into hospitality
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NewsUK demand for Guinness contributes to Diageo sales growth
The demand contributed to 8.8% growth in net sales in Europe, with Guinness continuing to outperform in the on-trade
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NewsWetherspoon keeps up sales momentum
The pubco achieved a 3.4% increase in like-for-like sales during the 13 weeks to 26 April, plus a 4.1% uplift in total sales
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NewsFranco Manca CVA approved by creditors
The pizza restaurant group has confirmed plans to close 16 sites, and said the CVA will allow it to invest in the remainder of its estate and strengthen trading performance
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NewsGreene King reduces loss with strong operating profit growth in FY25
The pub and brewing group reported a set of improved numbers for the 53 weeks to 4 January 2026, increasing group revenue by 3.6% and narrowing its losses to -£23.4m, driven by strong peak trading and disciplined cost control
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NewsInflationary pressures hit margins at Pizza Union
The Bobby Hashemi-led Roman pizza bar brand has reported a drop in both turnover and profit in its 2025 financial results, following the closure of one of its London sites
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Analysis & InsightWhitbread’s refreshed strategy builds on recent success
Analysts note that Premier Inn continues to outperform the market, while the new integrated F&B offering will help leverage a captive audience of diners
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NewsTaco Bell UK achieves 23% sales growth
The UK business delivered same-store sales growth of 23% over the past two years, contributing heavily to a strong performance across international markets
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Analysis & InsightSixes looks to future under new ownership
The experiential cricket concept has been acquired by a new vehicle, Sixes Entertainment Limited, backed by its secured lenders: Aurora Leasing and Vantage Capital
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NewsWhitbread to replace all existing branded restaurants
The Premier Inn operator is reallocating capital to extend its plan to replace all of the 197 remaining restaurants within its portfolio with a more efficient integrated restaurant
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NewsKFC UK credits sales growth to menu innovation
KFC UK & Ireland’s system sales grew 9% in the first quarter of 2026, with strong momentum in Q2 attributed to the new pickle menu, which it says is the most successful limited time offer in KFC UK’s history
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NewsDemand across London portfolio drives growth at PPHE
The UK-listed hotel group has reported an ‘encouraging performance’ in its Q1 results with turnover up 8% and RevPAR up nearly 5%
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NewsWatchHouse ‘extremely satisfied’ with FY25 performance
The coffee house group reported a 48% increase in group revenue, to £22.8m for the year to 27 July 2025, and decreased its losses from -£4.2m to -£2.8m for the period, as it continued with UK and international expansion
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NewsYoung’s joins the main market
The pub group’s move from AIM to the main market of the London Stock Exchange, was described as a “pivotal milestone” for the business, aligning with the scale, heritage and strong performance of Young’s in recent years
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Weekend PressJamie Oliver condemns ministers for ‘battering’ businesses
The chef and restaurateur told Times Radio the tax system does not differentiate between big players and tiny firms and Britain will become less relevant in terms of entrepreneurship