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All Mitchells & Butlers articles
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OpinionSummer VAT relief: ‘It’s not a lot really’
For a government that is desperately in need of some positive press, Rachel Reeves’ VAT relief for children’s meals and attractions is an attempt to seize control of the overwhelmingly negative narrative around the administration, and show it cares about the cost-of-living pressures on families
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InterviewsM&B’s Phil Urban: ‘There is no reason why our momentum shouldn’t continue’
After achieving profit growth in the face of additional costs of £35m this financial year, CEO Phil Urban speaks to MCA about steak becoming a consumer luxury, the potential to acquire Whitbread sites, and his optimism over returning warm weather
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NewsMitchells & Butlers ‘well placed’ to further grow market share
The pub and restaurant operator has reported revenue of £1,490m for the 28 weeks to 11 April, with 3.3% like-for-like growth during the period
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OpinionTrailblazing Beefeater faces the chop
With owner Whitbread long ago losing interest in branded restaurants in favour of more proftiable hotels, it was surprising Beefeater and Brewers Fayre lasted as long as they did, their dependency on Premier Inn maintaining the brands on terminal life support
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new concepts from Evolv Collection, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, and more
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InterviewsCastle Pubs: ‘What we’re seeing is our guests very much still want to go out’
Operations director Dan Barnett tells MCA that trading across the M&B-owned pub group’s estate has been ‘encouraging’ with an ongoing refurbishment programme driving stronger sales in the long term
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NewsPesto increases like-for-likes
The 12-strong restaurant group, part of Mitchells & Butlers, reported profit before tax of £1.8m, down from £2.1m the prior year
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NewsM&B sees first quarter like-for-like sales rise 4.5%
The pub and restaurant group has reported an ‘exceptionally strong festive trading period’ marked by ‘numerous record-breaking performances’ across its brand portfolio
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NewsAll Bar One invests £2.3m to refurbish transport hub sites
The Mitchells & Butlers owned bar brand is overhauling sites in Birmingham and Edinburgh with design-led upgrades tailored to cater for the high-footfall locations
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Analysis & InsightM&B and the Quiet Man of pubs
During ten years at the helm, Mitchells & Butlers under CEO Phil Urban has continued to outperform sector. CBRE’s Simon Johnson pays tribute to the well-run business, which has the best freehold property esate in the managed sector
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up the latest openings news, featuring Dave’s Hot Chicken, Brunning and Price, Alley Cats Pizza, Padella and more
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InterviewsM&B: ‘We’re expecting a big surge at Christmas’
Chief executive Phil Urban tells MCA he’s expecting consumers to spend big over the festive period despite recent budget uncertainty
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories featuring new details on the vendor lineup at Market Place Leicester Square, Aqua Restaurant Group’s latest concept, and Bancone’s fifth London site
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NewsM&B reports ‘another year of strong performance’ as profits rise
The pub and restaurant group delivered 7.3% growth in operating profit in its 2025 results with like-for-like sales up 4.3% and revenue reaching £2.71bn.
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OpinionPub titans of years gone by: where are they now?
MCA columnist Dominic Walsh looks back at the talented, forward-thinking and controversial pub operators of his 28 year journalism career, and checks in on the likes of Ted Tuppen, Giles Thorley, Adam Fowle and Tim Clarke
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NewsEmma Harris to succeed Tim Jones as M&B CFO
Harris is currently finance director – food at Marks & Spencer, and is expected to succeed Jones in early summer 2026 when he steps down after 15 years
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: ‘AI helps us move faster’
The managed pub and restaurant operator has integrated artificial intelligence into its operations to improve efficiency in menu development, marketing and customer service, according to director of digital product and transformation Richard Whitehouse
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InterviewsBrowns expansion brings brasserie dining to new suburban markets
M&B’s Browns is continuing to expand into suburban and rural locations, with a new opening confirmed for Bushey Heath this autumn following a £1.7m conversion from a former Harvester
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NewsMitchells & Butlers raises full-year expectations as like-for-likes climb 4.5%
The group upgraded its full-year outlook after delivering a strong Q3, stating that performance remains well ahead of the market, supported by a favourable Easter trading period and warm summer weather
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Analysis & InsightPub operators urge government clarity as cost pressures threaten investment
Senior leaders from the UK pub sector gathered for a roundtable with MCA and UKH CEO Kate Nicholls to discuss government engagement, business rates reform, cost inflation and the long-term outlook for operators