Looking Around the World to Find New Products, Says JD Wetherspoon's Martin

The transcript covers various business topics, including revenue trends, the impact of currency fluctuations, and the implications of Brexit on trade. It discusses immigration policies and their effect on employment, as well as strategies for sourcing products amid tariff challenges. The conversation also touches on business expansion plans and the strategic decisions involved in opening new locations.

What was the main reason for the company's like-for-like sales being higher than overall sales?

• Higher demand for products

• Increased marketing efforts

• Selling a few pubs over the years

• Opening new locations

How does the speaker view the impact of a floating currency?

• As an automatic stabilizer

• As a barrier to international trade

• As a disadvantage for businesses

• As a reason for increased costs

What is the speaker's opinion on the EU withdrawal deal?

• It will increase trade opportunities

• It is a bad thing

• It will reduce tariffs

• It is beneficial for the economy

According to the speaker, what is a benefit of leaving the EU?

• Control over fishing areas

• More expensive products in shops

• Higher tariffs on imports

• Increased immigration from the EU

What is the company's strategy regarding opening new pubs?

• Opening fewer pubs than before

• Expanding rapidly in international markets

• Opening as many pubs as possible

• Focusing on larger cities only