"Sales per pub are approximately 21% higher than pre-pandemic levels, which has helped to compensate for the very substantial increase in costs," said chairman Tim Martin. Compared with the financial year ended July 2019, labour costs are £164m higher, while energy costs have increased £28m. "Notwithstanding these cost pressures, the company continues to endeavour to 'widen the moat' by investing in areas such as beer gardens, staff rooms, above-bar glass racks and improved beer dispense systems," Martin said. Wetherspoons' annual results for the fiscal year ending 28 July will be announced on 4 October.