Marston’s Reports Strong Profit Growth with 71% Surge in Full-Year Results

Pub operator Marston’s has reported robust financial performance for the year ending 27 September 2025, marking its second consecutive year of significant profit expansion.

The company’s underlying profit before tax climbed to £72.1 million, representing substantial growth from the previous year’s £42.1 million figure. Management attributes this performance to strategic initiatives across multiple operational areas.

Revenue improvements came through several channels, including operational efficiencies in labour management and procurement processes. The company enhanced its scheduling technology while streamlining maintenance operations and central administration costs. These savings enabled increased investment in marketing activities and specialist personnel.

Format innovation played a key role in the company’s strategy, with 31 pub conversions completed during the period. These conversions generated average revenue increases of approximately 23 percent, according to the company.

Several new concepts entered the market this year, including Two Door venues, Grandstand Locals Sport outlets, and Woodie’s family-oriented establishments.

The operator enhanced customer engagement through promotional partnerships and seasonal events. A collaboration with games manufacturer Hasbro featured Trivial Pursuit-themed activities, while the company hosted Oktoberfest celebrations and offered a limited-edition pie creation from chef Tom Shepherd. Management reports these initiatives contributed to improved guest satisfaction metrics.

Technology adoption accelerated across the estate, with enhanced mobile ordering and payment systems now operational in all managed properties. The company reports this digital infrastructure generated a 10 percent increase in transaction values.

Early indicators for the festive season appear positive, with Christmas bookings currently running 11 percent ahead of the comparable period in 2024.

Justin Platt, CEO of Marston’s PLC said:
“We’ve delivered another strong year ahead of plan, executing on our strategy to be a high-margin, highly cash-generative local pub company,”. “For the second consecutive year, we’ve delivered significant growth in profit, margin and free cash flow, underlining the strength of our market-leading pub operating model and the outstanding work of our teams.

“Guest satisfaction has reached record levels – a fantastic endorsement of the passion and dedication of our people and the quality and consistency they deliver every day. Our new pub formats are performing exceptionally well, clearly demonstrating the growth opportunity ahead and giving us real conviction to scale further.