“We are especially pleased that a large proportion of the investment will be in smaller towns and cities which have seen a decline in investment in recent years.
“The fact that we will be creating approximately 10,000 jobs is great news too.”
Jobs will be created gradually and will be a mixture of pub management, bar staff, kitchen staff, and others.
The chain is also planning several more hotels across the country – adding to its 58 current branches.
source: express.co.uk