Greene King has announced plans to open 30 additional franchise pubs in 2026, including its first sites in Wales, after reaching 100 venues under its franchise model. The milestone comes just over four years after the launch of its Hive Pubs concept in 2021 and nearly two years after the debut of Nest Pubs in 2024.

During 2025, Greene King Pub Partners opened 30 new franchise pubs, including its first Belhaven-branded locations in Scotland. The company now plans to build on this momentum with further Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs openings, alongside expansion into Wales and the south west of England.

“We are delighted with the ongoing growth of our franchise business, which continues to complement our very successful leased and tenanted pub business,” commented Managing director Dan Robinson.

Planned openings for early 2026 include Millwrights in Aylesbury, The Freemasons Arms in Wigan and The Flag Inn in Egerton.