"Rontec, which operates 267 service stations across the UK, said rising costs, higher employer national insurance contributions and living wage obligations had squeezed margins. However, lower interest repayments, as borrowing costs eased over the year, helped boost profitability. The group described the period as "another successful year", extending a long track record of resilience. GMR has recorded losses only three times in the past three decades, with its most recent annual loss dating back to 2009."
"In 2025, property agent Colliers revalued Rontec's real estate estate at £1.51bn, an increase of £318m. The uplift was attributed partly to investment in site improvements and partly to broader commercial property gains as interest rates fell. Rontec has been investing heavily in modernising its estate. The company is midway through refurbishing its Shop'N Drive convenience stores and has upgraded its Subway franchises. Its food-to-go offer continues to expand, including 43 franchised outlets of Greggs."
Rontec reported pre-tax profits of £98.4m for the 12 months to end-September, up 6% year-on-year and above its 2022 peak. Revenues fell 7.7% to £1.56bn amid a challenging economic environment and cautious consumer spending. Rising costs, higher employer national insurance and living wage obligations squeezed margins, while lower interest repayments improved profitability. Colliers revalued the estate at £1.51bn in 2025, a £318m uplift partly from site investment and commercial property gains. Rontec operates 267 UK forecourts, is refurbishing Shop'N Drive stores, expanding food-to-go including 43 Greggs franchises, and has funded ultra-fast EV chargers with rollout delayed by grid-connection issues.
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