ROADCHEF LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
51Fair
2.3vs last year
#3569 in UK
#200 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
01713437
Registered Address
Roadchef House, Norton Canes Msa, Betty's Lane, Norton Canes, Cannock Staffordshire, WS11 9UX
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,817
Turnover
£247,400,000
EBITDA
£36,500,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 April 1983
Nature of Business
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Events And Venues, Food And Drink
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
31 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
41%
31-60 Days
56%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms96%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202528 Jul 20253141%56%3%96%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20253139%57%4%98%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202424 Jul 20242847%51%2%94%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202323 Jan 20242846%51%3%95%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202325 Jul 20233045%52%3%95%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202219 Jul 20223145%51%4%97%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202102 Feb 20223037%58%5%98%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20213338%58%4%97%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202020 Jan 20213042%56%2%97%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201924 Jul 20192947%50%3%97%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201823 Jan 20192852%46%2%91%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20183044%53%3%93%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

45 days from date of supplier invoice

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

In the case of a dispute, a supplier can email or telephone Accounts Payable in the first instance and can expect a next working-day response.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

ROADCHEF LIMITED is a UK-based company that operates a network of motorway service areas, providing food, beverage, and retail services to travelers. The company was founded in 1973 and is currently headquartered in Staffordshire, England.

The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing its environmental impact and promoting social responsibility. This includes initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting healthy and sustainable food options. They also have partnerships with charities and organizations to support local communities.

ROADCHEF LIMITED offers a range of products and services at their motorway service areas, including popular fast-food chains, coffee shops, and convenience stores. They also offer fuel and parking facilities for travelers.

The key people at ROADCHEF LIMITED include CEO Simon Turl, who has been with the company since 2014, and Non-Executive Chairman Simon Cook, who has been with the company since 2017.

For more information, customers can visit the company's website at www.roadchef.com or contact their registered office at Roadchef Motorways Limited, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9UX. Overall, ROADCHEF LIMITED is committed to providing convenient and sustainable services to travelers on UK motorways.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£22,200,000
Net Worth
£14,500,000
Total Current Assets
£38,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£68,600,000

Company Location