Wetherspoon ( J.d.) Share Discussion Threads

[gozzie2] 23/1/2024 19:44

I can see points on both sides and don't get that upset over brexit ?All my mates and family voted for brexit ?A democratic vote was won and that's the end of the story ?If another vote takes place in 25 years plus, then that's fair enough ?They all voted to reduce immigration though and that going up 800,000 last year hasn't pleased them.They say they will all vote Reform,but all that does is help Labour ?That's where I believe they might not be the brightest lol ?Principled though?

[isis] 23/1/2024 19:18

Nearly all the intolerant Remainer's I know of have properties or some other financial/family connection to the EU, most are not aware or interested in the Politics of what goes on. Yet they often describe those who voted to go out as ignorant, thick and shouldn't even be allowed to vote!
Make's you wonder?

[isis] 23/1/2024 19:08

I find people that do not accept a Democratic Vote very difficult to get on with as they no doubt have a lot of strong views but are unable to understand other people's views.
Best they stay out, they are packed enough round my way as it is!

[mr.elbee] 23/1/2024 18:56

terrible old bag that wrote that clearly ill informed piece of left wing invective.

I expect nothing less from the Indie

[gozzie2] 23/1/2024 18:33

Well I'm a leftie remoaner and couldn't give a monkeys about the politics of the business?Anyone that is drinking in more expensive establishments because of brexit, is a sandwich short of a picnic lol .?FACT

[gwatson56] 23/1/2024 16:54

Up at the open for Marsden's then down 1.5% at close... good numbers that JDW should beat easily. Took a few off the table today to be ready to jump in if the market makers run the share price down tomorrow and there is an opportunity. The key metric for me is margin.

[tim 3] 23/1/2024 16:00

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wetherspoons-tim-martin-honours-controversy-brexit-b2473235.htmlWorth a read ( picked up from another thread)

[gozzie2] 23/1/2024 13:55

hTTps://news.sky.com/story/millions-to-be-cut-off-from-gas-and-electricity-this-winter-as-energy-bill-debt-continues-to-rise-13054215Sad in the 21st century?Cheaper to sit in Spoons with unlimited coffee?I suspect some do ?

[gozzie2] 22/1/2024 11:40

Mmmm Wetherspoons and now rockhopper on the move ??You might go quiet now Eh????

[isis] 21/1/2024 23:43

I've noticed that too. It may also be that there's more people in them which keeps them warmer.

I think there's an update on Wednesday this Week.

[gozzie2] 21/1/2024 23:18

I've noticed wetherspoons is a lot warmer than other pubs ?The heat hits you ?Phew ?Can the others not afford the bills ???

[gozzie2] 20/1/2024 22:39

I was in a class once in 1972 of 32 children ?The teacher asked a question and 31 all answered the same ?GOZZIE2 was the only one that said that's wrong sir ???I was CORRECT?I've always been CORRECT??Don't go with the flow ?Why did they panic in 2020??Oooooooh it's the end of the world ?It was the beginning for me lol?CheersWetherspoons full in Bradford and I enjoyed the day immensely. Nice people FACT

[gozzie2] 19/1/2024 10:56

Looks like the savings have run out ?They won't be buying 7 quid pints around my area .?Off to Bradford to try their Spoons amongst others .??Have a good weekend .hTTps://news.sky.com/story/shock-fall-in-retail-sales-to-covid-lockdown-levels-in-key-shopping-month-13051373

[bountyhunter] 18/1/2024 07:27

Q2 results next Wednesday

[chester9] 18/1/2024 07:10

Come on JDW

[chester9] 18/1/2024 07:10

XP Factory, one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure businesses operating the Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar brands, is pleased to provide an update on trading for the 52 week period to 31 December 2023.Highlights:Substantial growth sees XPF double revenues for the second year in a row· Group turnover of circa £44.5m was 95% ahead of prior year (2022: £22.8m)· Exceptional like for like sales growth delivered across both brands in the 52 weeks to 31 December 2023:· Boom: up 29%· Escape Hunt: up 17%· Record corporate sales at Christmas drove strong like-for-like sales in December 2023 :· Boom: up 50%· Escape Hunt: up 20%· Performance provides confidence of meeting market expectations for the financial year to 31 March 2024

[chester9] 18/1/2024 07:08

Young's, the premium operator of pubs and bedrooms in London and the South of England, announces a trading update for Q3 FY24.TradingThe positive trading momentum reported at the time of Young's interim results in November 2023 continued over the Christmas period. Total managed revenue for the five-week Christmas and New Year period ending 1 January 2024 was up 9.0% and like-for-like sales were up 7.2%, with significant demand across our local communities over the festive period. Total managed revenue rose 6.9% and 4.7% on a like-for-like basis for the 13 weeks ended 1 January 2024, reflecting the continued investment in our premium estate and offering.

[darrin1471] 17/1/2024 18:21

"Like-for-like sales rose 7.7 per cent"

How good 7.7% is depends upon how much food and drink prices went up in the last year.

[isis] 17/1/2024 16:47

Sounds good News, should be same or better at Spoons! :)

[gwatson56] 17/1/2024 16:20

Good read across to JDW

Mitchells & Butlers enjoyed strong sales during the crucial Christmas trading period and expects its annual profit to come in at the top end of forecasts.

The All Bar One and Toby Carvery owner, which also flagged easing cost pressures on Wednesday, told investors it saw 'record sales' on Christmas Day and served 229,000 meals to customers.

Like-for-like sales rose 7.7 per cent in the first 15 weeks of the fiscal year starting 1 October, against 7.2 per cent growth reported in the initial eight weeks.

[isis] 16/1/2024 21:46

They bought another £4m today. Given it's a cash business they know exactly how much is going through the till's everyday and have fixed outgoings.
It does have the smell of confidence in the business.

About the only shares that have been going up this Year!

[tim 3] 16/1/2024 21:22

Yes it's interesting they look to be focusing on busy areas like stations where they are doing well and moving away from other places which has suffered with people working from home.Always moving with the times .

[isis] 16/1/2024 21:13

They've opened or done up several at Train Stations in the past year and one in Bexleyheah that was sold last Summer is still open and serving food and drinks!

[tim 3] 16/1/2024 21:00

Yes on the walk in I noticed most pubs were either empty or shut.Just seen they opened a new pub at Euston too must have a look next time I'm down there.

[isis] 16/1/2024 20:27

Not all the Drinks are on offer or overcheap either. They do Bells £1.99 for a double but I rarely drink blended Whiskey and much prefer Rum or Vodka anyway.
Same thing Lager Drinkers don't usually drink Ales and Real Ale drinkers are the worst with anything, but they do a fair selection and have 200 Pubs in CAMRA so everyone's happy! :-)

I know alot of Pubs round here are just not worth bothering with in the Weekdays and vastly overpriced.