Disposal

Whitbread PLC
02 March 2007



2 March 2007


                                 WHITBREAD PLC

                  Completion of sale of TGI Friday's business


Whitbread PLC ('Whitbread') is pleased to announce the completion today of
the sale of its TGI Friday's business announced on 17 January 2007. This
follows the transaction receiving clearance from the E.U. competition
authorities.



For more information, please contact:


Investor Relations:

Christopher Rogers, Group Finance Director [phone]


Media:

Miranda Acland/Celia Gordon Shute          [phone]

Tulchan Communications





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