Overview

• Like-for-like sales rose 5.6% in the 13 weeks ending April 27, bolstered by favorable weather and product innovations.
• The company plans to open 15 new pub locations by July 2026, with six confirmed to launch by the end of 2025.
• Seven pubs were sold this year, leaving the chain with 795 outlets, while two new sites have already opened in 2025.
• Significant investments in staff facilities continue, with upgrades completed in 520 pubs and 270 more planned, costing £100,000 per site.
• Wetherspoon expects year-end net debt of £720–740 million and faces weekly wage and tax increases of £1.2 million.