| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 28 Jan 2026 | 43 | 36% | 51% | 13% | 26% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 31 | 39% | 58% | 3% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 28 Jan 2025 | 41 | 24% | 73% | 3% | 62% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 43 | 24% | 71% | 5% | 61% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 29 Jan 2024 | 39 | 25% | 71% | 4% | 61% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 39 | 27% | 67% | 6% | 66% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Jan 2023 | 43 | 26% | 65% | 9% | 68% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 39 | 28% | 67% | 5% | 83% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 41 | 27% | 67% | 6% | 85% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The standard payment terms agreed with most suppliers are 40 days. The company operates a weekly supplier payment run by BACS which will include all processed invoices due when the payment run is compiled (barring those on hold or in dispute). There are some notable exceptions to these terms: - Franchise fees for many of the brands operated by the company are paid monthly on a date set by the franchisor. - Direct Debits are utilized where deemed required and fit for purpose.
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
60
Disputes are resolved through regular supplier statement reconciliation, investigation of outstanding invoices and checking of supporting documentation for evidence of delivery, confirmation of order price etc. Disputes that cannot be resolved by the Accounts Payable function are escalated to the senior management team for guidance and support in negotiations with suppliers.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
WELCOME BREAK SERVICES LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 31 October 2000, based in the South East region. Registered business activity: Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating; Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores; Hotels and similar accommodation.
From Companies House records.