Red Mist Leisure reported a record month in December, with sales exceeding £900,000 for the first time.
Managing director Mark Robson said: “Group sales were £902,827 up 15.66% against last year (£780,555). Like for like sales were up 3.21%, a pleasing result given that sales were adversely affected by snow on 3 days where we suffered numerous cancellations at our rural pubs. Once again all of our properties were closed on Christmas day so our staff could enjoy some valuable time at home with their families. Thus far margins look encouraging and costs appear to be in line with our exceptions and we therefore fully expect last month to be our most profitable on record.”
