Welcome Break
HospitalityEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
Welcome Break operates motorway service areas and hotels across the UK, running 61 service areas and 31 hotels in its network. The sites provide 24/7 access to amenity buildings, fuel forecourts, EV charging, and accommodation, serving a broad traveler audience. The company hosts on-site hospitality and retail offerings with brands such as Starbucks, KFC, Burger King, Subway, Waitrose and WHSmith, and operates hotels under Ramada and Days Inn brands. Based in Newport Pagnell, England, it employs a sizable workforce and is majority owned by Applegreen, a global roadside retailer with operations in the UK, Ireland and the USA. A recent development signals ongoing expansion, including the opening of a new Waitrose & Partners store in Spalding in 2026.