Restaurant and pub operator Restaurant Group said it expects profit for the 52 weeks to December 30th to come in a touch ahead of most market forecasts but cautioned that trading conditions in 2012 are likely to persist in 2013.
"Looking forward, whilst we anticipate similar economic conditions to 2012, our efforts will be focused on delivering further profitable progress in 2013," the group said in a statement.
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