The budget pub chain could appear in beloved Mediterranean holiday spots, says boss. If you’re a JD Wetherspoon aficionado who craves the familiarity of your favourite watering hole when you’re on holiday, you’re in luck. Sir Tim Martin, founder and CEO of the budget pub chain, has floated plans to expand operations overseas in the next year, following a string of successful partnerships in the UK.
Popular British holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, such as Mallorca, Benidorm and Alicante, where the brand is well known, would “make sense” for the company’s first foray into Europe, he said. Winter sun destinations could also be on the horizon in future.
“There is now an opportunity for franchises abroad, but not in China”, he added. Sir Tim said that a decision on the company’s first location was expected in around six months. In a statement to The Independent, Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon added: “Wetherspoon believes that there are opportunities to open its pubs in overseas airports that are popular with British holidaymakers.
“There is nothing signed or sealed at present. “It is still early days.”. The news comes after JD Wetherspoon announced four more pubs on Haven holiday parks following a successful franchise with the holiday park operator in Primrose Valley on the North Yorkshire coastline.
