Whitbread PLC operates in the Eating places sector. Whitbread PLC is engaged in the operation of a hotels and restaurants business and a coffee shop business. It operates in two business units: Hotels and Restaurants, and Costa. Hotels and Restaurants provide services in relation to accommodation and food; and Costa generates income from the operation of its branded, owned and franchised coffee shops. During the fiscal year ended March 3, 2011 (fiscal 2011), Premier Inn opened 2,138 rooms and 22 hotels. As of March 3, 2011, its total estate stood at 44,295 rooms, of which 1,076 are located in India, Dubai and Ireland. During fiscal 2011, it opened eight restaurants. Costa operates in 25 countries. As of March 3, 2011, it operated 1,871 stores, including 1,217 in the United Kingdom and 654 overseas. During fiscal 2011, it opened 271 stores, including 126 Costa operated stores (79 in the United Kingdom and 47 internationally) and 145 franchise stores. On March 2, 2011, it acquired Coffee Nation. In our complete report available for purchase the company is compared to: Gategroup Holding AG, Mitchells & Butlers Plc and Tim Hortons, Inc..