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Who owns the buildings?
Wetherspoon typically owns the freeholds of its pubs, meaning they own both the building and the land it sits on. This is a key part of their business model, giving them control over their properties and avoiding rent increases, which can impact profitability as mentioned in the story regarding rising costs.
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