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Wetherspoon set to open 25 more pubs after sales boom

Wetherspoon set to open 25 more pubs after sales boom
The Independent UK Wednesday 04 November 2026, 09:02 UTC By Holly Williams 1 min read
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Wetherspoon set to open 25 more pubs after sales boom - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in - Pub group JD Wetherspoon plans to open up to 25 new sites over the year ahead following an 8.2 per cent rise in first-quarter like-for-like sales. - Sales growth during the 14 weeks to 1 November was led by a 9.4 per cent jump in bar sales alongside a 6.8 per cent increase in food sales.

Wetherspoon set to open 25 more pubs after sales boom - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in - Pub group JD Wetherspoon plans to open up to 25 new sites over the year ahead following an 8.2 per cent rise in first-quarter like-for-like sales. - Sales growth during the 14 weeks to 1 November was led by a 9.4 per cent jump in bar sales alongside a 6.8 per cent increase in food sales. - Wetherspoon has already opened six managed pubs in the new financial year so far – in Manchester Airport, Heathrow Airport, Crewe in Cheshire, Ferndown in Dorset, Dibden Purlieu in Hampshire and Kempston in Bedfordshire. - Chairman Tim Martin confirmed the group remains comfortable with market expectations for a full-year profit of £76.4 million. - Mr Martin criticised recent government policies on labour costs, warning they widen the price gap between pubs and supermarkets while reducing employment. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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