Chief executive Phil Urban stated, "It's been the case for the last two or three years that Nicholson's has led the way, closely followed by Sizzling Pubs, Vintage Inns, and Castle Pubs."
"We saw a robust start to 2025 with 30% sales growth, driven by an impressive 65% sales increase in North America," he observes, starting a basic summary that emphasizes "monetization momentum" and "navigating strategic initiatives and macro uncertainty."
Wetherspoons sales growth slowed slightly in the second quarter but still remained solid with robust trading over the key Christmas period. It's a delicate balance.