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Mitchells & Butlers' first-quarter sales surge on strong Christmas demand

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Posted on January 15, 2026

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Jan 15 (Reuters) - British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 4.5% rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales on Thursday, helped by strong demand for its pub grub and drinks

Mitchells & Butlers' first-quarter sales surge on strong Christmas demand

Sales Performance Overview

Jan 15 (Reuters) - British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 4.5% rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales on Thursday, helped by strong demand for its pub grub and drinks during the Christmas period.

Impact of Christmas Demand

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)

Key Takeaways

  • Mitchells & Butlers reported a 4.5% rise in Q1 sales.
  • Strong Christmas demand boosted sales performance.
  • The company is a leading British pub and restaurant operator.
  • Sales were driven by food and drink popularity during holidays.
  • The report was compiled by Yamini Kalia and edited by Subhranshu Sahu.

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