All Bar One and Toby Carvery owner, Mitchells & Butlers, has stepped up its rollout of electric kitchens in the first half of its financial year, electrifying 100 kitchens and fully removing gas in 29 sites.
In its latest financial report, the company said: “We have electrified 100 kitchens, reducing our reliance on gas for cooking, and have fully removed gas in 29 sites taking the learnings from these projects forward to expand the removal of gas in the coming years.”
The group’s sustainability objectives currently include achieving net zero emissions by 2040, including scope 1, 2 and 3.
Zero operational waste was sent to landfill by 2030, with a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030.
The company now has 274 sites with solar panels, and significant further opportunity to grow production of renewable energy.
M&B has also increased its recycling rates to over 60% in the year to date.
Like-for-like sales grew 3.3% over the 28 weeks ended 11 April 2026, with total revenue increasing to £1,490m.
Profit before tax was reported at £143m, rising from £134m, while the group’s adjusted operating profit was maintained at £181m.
The group’s work scheduling technology has also been boosting productivity and efficiency across the estate.
Phil Urban, chief executive at M&B, said: “We have delivered another robust performance over the first half reflecting continued focus on enhancing guest appeal across our diverse portfolio of brands, driving sales growth through compelling customer offers and disciplined execution.
“Maintaining profits despite the significant inflationary cost challenges facing the sector is testament to the dedication of our teams in delivering the benefits of our Ignite and capital programmes.
“Despite the backdrop of macro uncertainty our priorities remain unchanged, our guest scores are at record highs, we remain committed to the delivery of quality experiences, and we are well placed to further grow market share.”
