Well now his famous chain of pubs and hotels is expanding overseas and one of the destinations Martin has his sights set on is Mallorca and other key holiday locations in Spain. Wetherspoon currently has 796 sites in the UK and Sir Tim, told The Sun: “We are looking at it. We think there are probably 100 to 200 franchise partnerships in the UK. Now it’s a question of going abroad and it’s a possibility. There is now an opportunity for franchises abroad, but not in China."
The big question is where would he open in Mallorca. Though some are new-build or late twentieth century properties, many Wetherspoon pubs are conversions of existing historic buildings which have become redundant, including banks, churches, post offices, theatres and a former public swimming pool, with many properties being listed buildings, so will he opt for Palma or one of the resorts?
Pubs are furnished thematically according to the heritage of the building or location, and have routinely won design awards. This has been seen as part of Wetherspoon's wider engagement with local history, which includes the prominent display of posters on local history, a dedicated pub history page, and unique carpets.
What is more Wetherspoons also operates a chain of hotels. In 2015, there were 34 hotels in England, Wales and Scotland, and also a pub and hotel in Camden Street, Dublin, Ireland, so perhaps Sir Tim may decide to open a hotel in Mallorca. Time will tell.
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Richard PearsonProbably arrived on a rubber raft in the middle of the night?
Says a reader with Mallorquin surname that goes back centuries.
Brexiterspoon can right piss off.
tranq tranquerWhat is it with Brits and carpet anyway? It seems to be a "must" for a British abode. It's not healthy, home to all kinds of nasty stuff, difficult to keep clean, and especially here in Spain, completely impractical. Out of the few Brits (well, English) that ever booked any of our places, two complained that the floors weren't carpeted (they're tiled) What's up with that?
Richard PearsonOf course there are, but are they up to the task of a Wetherspoon sticky carpet. One thing stands out. Tim Martin has built himself a niche in the pub and hospitality market .
AntoniMy dog never complained, although admittedly it was generally late at night. And Tranq, surely there must be fitted carpet cleaning companies on the Island.
Maybe Tim Martin is looking for a golden visa so he doesn't have to live in the old tinpot kingdom after realising he contributed to turning it to a steaming pile of plop?
Organ WelshmanAnd Wetherspoons, did you go to one of those ? I thought not . A chain that is about as low down the ladder as its possible to get before you reach the Salvos' soup kitchens. ( No offence to the good work of the Salvos ). A perfect example as we try to wriggle our way out of the mass tourism model of what we do not need. Sticky carpet comes as a requirement.
As a Mallorquin but living in the UK and knowing of Whetherspoon, the disgusting food they serve, not fit to even feed a dog, as well as their disgusting toilets, I sincerely hope they are never allowed to operate on the beautiful Island of Mallorca that I love. The Mallorcan government should never under any circumstances allow this to happen,NEVER,NEVER,NEVER!!!!
Organ WelshmanNever heard such BS!