Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. The company operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. It also operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse and Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, Whitebread Inns, and Table Table brands. The company was founded in 1742 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom.