REG - Wetherspoon (JD) PLC - Statement re Sun News Article

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RNS Number : 8786Z  Wetherspoon (JD) PLC  09 April 2026

 

9 April 2026

 

J D WETHERSPOON PLC

 

NEWS RELEASE - CORRECTION

In a Sun newspaper article ("Wetherspoons boss slams rise of QR codes to order
food and drinks as it stops banter at the bar, 7 April"), it was stated that
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, "bemoaned the rise of QR codes" and that "he
may even decide to call time on the use of technology in the future."

In fact, in response to a customer letter in Wetherspoon News, which
criticised the use of the "app" (in effect, the QR code), Mr Martin joked that
he agreed with the customer since app users are unable to " shoot  the breeze
with the bar team…impressing them with … witty observations".

The Sun story has no basis in fact and has, unfortunately, created anxiety
among dedicated app-users.  Mr Martin has made it clear that the app is here
to stay.

Mr Martin said:

"The journalist undoubtedly had a rush of blood to the head and struggled to
understand my deft sense of humour. The app is very popular and Wetherspoon
never had any intention of curbing its use."

 

ENDS

 

 

 

Enquiries:

Nigel Connor                 Legal Director
             07818 232529

Eddie Gershon              Company
Spokesman             07956 392234

 

Please send any questions by email to investorqueries@jdwetherspoon.co.uk
(mailto:investorqueries@jdwetherspoon.co.uk)

 

Notes to editors

 

1.     J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs throughout the UK. The
Company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drink, served by
well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices. The pubs are
individually designed, and the Company aims to maintain them in excellent
condition.

 

2.     Visit our website:  www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk
(http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk)

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