Prospering in a Recession

For those business students working on industries which are prospering despite the recession brewing might be worth looking at. As well as the continuing good fortunes of Wetherspoons Marstons pre-tax profits are up 9.4 % with solid performances in directly run and rented-out pubs.

Pubs and brewers employ 1 million people in the UK and Marstons are still opening ne pubs. The emphasis is on those premises large enough for kitchens. An average customer spends £6 on food.



Johnson, A. (2012) Pubs boss Ralph has the right pedigree Daily Express 11th February p.79