Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin knighted in King's New Year Honours 2024
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWetherspoon founder and boss Tim Martin has been knighted as part of the New Year honours. The outspoken businessman has been recognised for his service to hospitality and culture.
He remarked that the knighthood came as a surprise. He also paid tribute to Wetherspoon's employees and customers "who are getting the award really".
The pub chain is nationally known for its low pricing ever since it's founding in 1979. READ: King's New Year Honours list 2024: Full list of celebrities and famous faces recognised READ: Full list of Greater Manchester people recognised in New Year Honours 2024 He said: "It had never been expected, so it came out the blue.
I always think that, in the pub world, it is a team effort – even if you’ve just got one pub there are many people involved. “I think it’s the Wetherspoon colleagues and customers who are getting the award really, that’s the way I look at it.
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