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Whitbread

Hotel and restaurant operator

whitbread.co.uk

Headquarters: Houghton Regis, Dunstable, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1742
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines

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Latest news about Whitbread

In short: Whitbread announced a major strategic pivot, cutting 3,800 jobs and closing 106 branded restaurants to focus on Premier Inn expansion.

Company announcements

July 20 Whitbread

Whitbread announces Premier Inn to open in Hunstanton

The 108-bedroom hotel on Southend Road is subject to planning permission.

July 9 Whitbread

Whitbread secures planning approval for Norwich Nelson site

The redevelopment includes a Premier Inn hotel, student accommodation, homes, commercial space, and a public park.

May 21 Whitbread

Whitbread delivers its New Five-Year Plan

The plan includes strengthening its core UK business, accelerating growth in Germany, and investing in technology and AI.

March 25 Whitbread

Whitbread invests in Limerick Premier Inn

The 156-room hotel at Opera Square supports Whitbread's plan for 5,000 rooms in Ireland. Construction may start in 2027 pending approval.

Media coverage

July 30 MSN

UK restaurants issued grim warning as giant closes all 106 sites - September 10

Thousands of jobs could be at risk after a major UK hospitality chain confirmed the closure of more than 100 restaurants as part of a...

July 30 The Northern Echo

Bar & Block Newcastle to close as part of Whitbread's 3,800 job cuts

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues...

July 27 MSN

What will happen to the two Birmingham Bar and Block restaurants after brand shuts down

Whitbread confirmed it would be closing all branches of Bar and Block alongside Beefeater, Table Table, Brewers Fayre and Cookhouse and Pub.

July 24 HeraldScotland

UK restaurant chain to shut all 106 sites in coming weeks

Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with the mass closures part of owner Whitbread’s major...

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