Pub chain Young’s sees profits rise by 25 per cent to over £70million

PUB and hotel chain Young’s is booming because Brits still want traditional boozers, its boss has told The Sun.

Simon Dodds trumpeted a 25 per cent profit rise to £71.4million in the last 12 months for the near-200-year-old business.

Times Media LtdYoung’s has seen profits rise to £71.4million in the last 12 months (pictured CEO Simon Dodds)[/caption]

The chief executive said: “We have unique pubs which are the heart of the community and all our food is fresh and seasonal.”

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