Tim Martin, CEO of Wetherspoon, urges struggling pub operators to streamline their operations. He recommends increasing customer throughput and adding self-service options to cut costs, inspired by successful models like McDonald's.

He points out the tax disadvantages pubs have when compared to supermarkets, leading to a decline in beer sales. Martin emphasizes the urgent need for tax equality to protect the hospitality sector, as the number of pubs continues to shrink across the UK.

The Digest, 8/5/2025 @1230AM, CDT

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