Whitbread, Premier Inn owner, plans to sell 126 restaurants, convert 112 into hotels, and potentially impact 1,500 jobs.

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, plans to sell 126 restaurants and change 112 into hotels, potentially affecting 1,500 jobs. The group owns restaurant brands Brewers Fayre and Beefeater and operates 11 hotels in Cumbria. Job cuts are subject to consultation and part of a plan to optimise food and drink offerings, add 3,500+ hotel rooms, and increase operational efficiencies.

May 05, 2024
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