Overview
- Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, will cut 1,500 jobs and close more than 100 restaurants as part of a strategic shift towards hotel expansion.
- The company reported a loss before tax but expects future profit increases from the hotel business starting FY27.
- Whitbread aims to convert existing restaurant spaces into new hotel rooms, enhancing its service offerings and operational efficiencies.
- Despite job cuts, Whitbread is committed to finding alternative roles for affected employees and plans to continue annual hiring to support its growth.
- The company’s shares experienced a slight decline following the announcement, reflecting market reactions to the restructuring plans.