UK-based pub operator Marston's reports 22% increase in pub operating profits to £52.7m in H1 2024, with revenue up 5.2% to £428.

Marston's, a UK-based pub operator, reported a 22% increase in pub operating profits to £52.7m in the first half of 2024, with revenue increasing 5.2% to £428.1m. The company's predominantly freehold estate and limited city centre exposure have helped it benefit from shifts in consumer behaviour towards suburban pubs amid the pandemic. CEO Justin Platt expressed optimism for the second half of the year, with major sporting events and improved pub gardens expected to boost popularity.

May 14, 2024
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