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Whitbread

Hotel and restaurant group

whitbread.co.uk

Headquarters: Houghton Regis, Dunstable, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1742
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 14,000+
Industry: Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines

Last updated October 14

Latest news about Whitbread

In short: Whitbread exited branded restaurants, opened new Premier Inns, reported strong H1 results, and faced activist pressure from Corvex.

Company announcements

October 13 Whitbread

Whitbread reports strong first half results for FY27 with increased strategic momentum

Adjusted profit before tax reached £287m as UK&I and Germany sales grew, while the Group continues executing its Five-Year Plan.

June 18 Whitbread

Whitbread confirms branded restaurants are still open

AI sources incorrectly reported closures after the company's April 30 announcement of a plan to exit restaurants.

June 18 Whitbread

Whitbread reports strong Q1 FY27 performance in UK and Germany

Group sales rose 2% to £727m with accommodation growth. The company outlines a new five-year plan focusing on exiting UK restaurants.

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.

Media coverage

October 14 Ad Hoc News

Whitbread reports profit decline while Whitbread stock is valued at GBP 4.4 billion

Revenue rose 2 percent to GBP 1.57 billion in the first half. Whitbread stock costs EUR 31.01 on Oct...

October 13 The Sun

Premier Inn owner Whitbread sees profits plunge despite selling more rooms as costs soar

PREMIER INN owner Whitbread saw pre-tax profits plummet despite selling more rooms — owing to rising costs and a business overhaul. Bosses at the chain...

October 12 MCA Insight

Whitbread sees accommodation sales up 3% in UK & Ireland

Adjusted profit before tax was down 9% to £287m in the 26 weeks to 27 August 2026, reflecting a strong trading performance in the UK...

October 12 Reuters

Premier Inn owner Whitbread backs turnaround plan, urges vote against Corvex seat

Premier Inn owner Whitbread on Tuesday backed its ‌five-year turnaround plan and recommended its shareholders vote against activist investor Corvex Management's demand for a board...

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