JD Wetherspoon plans to open 15 new pubs after experiencing a 15% increase in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to April, despite closing 26 locations between 2023 and 2024. The company aims to grow its presence in the UK, having opened two new sites and confirmed six more openings this year, while also facing recent financial challenges due to rising wages and taxes. Although the chain has reduced its number of pubs from 950 to 795 over the past decade, it continues to emphasize competitive pricing to attract customers.
