Mitchells sustained by food demand

Harvester owner, British company Mitchells & Butlers today said it had grown market share as more customers opted for cheaper pub meals in the economic downturn.

Harvester owner Mitchells & Butlers today said it had grown market share as more customers opted for cheaper pub meals in the economic downturn.

Like-for-like sales were up 1.1% in the 10 weeks to July 19, with food outlet sales on a same-outlet basis ahead by 5.1% on a year earlier. Around two-thirds of the company’s total sales are now generated by a food-driven visits, with beer accounting for a quarter of revenues.