Mitchells & Butlers Q1 sales rise, driven by Christmas trading

UK-based pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported a 4.5% increase in like-for-like first-quarter sales, driven by strong demand during the Christmas period. In a trading update for 15 weeks to 10 January 2026, the business recorded like-for-like growth of 7.7%. Across the five key festive days, like-for-like sales increased 10.5%. Additionally, M&B said that total sales are up 3.5% in the year to date. Over the 15-week period, like-for-like sales for food and drinks rose by 5. ...