Sunshine lifts Q3 sales for Mitchells & Butlers

Mitchells & Butlers has posted solid Q3 trading figures for the 42 weeks ended 19 July 2025.

The pub and restaurant group, which operates 1,700 restaurants and pubs across brands including All Bar One, Miller & Carter and Toby Carvery, reported a 4.4% increase in sales in the year to date, with like-for-like sales up 4.5% thanks to a strong Easter and recent sunny weather.

Q3 like-for-like sales increased 5%, with growth from both food and drink revenue.

The company said that despite cost inflation challenges faced by the sector it remains “encouraged by the continued strong performance of the business, which remains well ahead of the market”.

Mitchells & Butlers has also refinanced its unsecured debt, while its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) has dropped from £200m to £150m extending to July 2028.

Over the course of the financial year so far, the business has completed 150 conversions and remodels and opened two new sites, while continuing its rollout of energy saving initiatives such as solar panels and sensors.

Chief executive, Phil Urban, said: “The business continues to perform strongly, enabling us to meet the cost challenges facing the sector with confidence. We will remain focused on our Ignite programme of initiatives and our successful capital investment programme, driving cost efficiencies and increasing sales.

"With the unique strengths of our business, including a diverse portfolio of established brands, value proposition and enviable estate locations, we believe we are positioned to continue to grow profitability and market share.”

Earlier this year, the operator said it had taken a £100m hit to its costs due to the rising minimum wage and higher national insurance contributions.