Marston's PLC engages in the hospitality business in the United Kingdom. Its hospitality business consists of estate of pubs comprising managed, franchised, and tenanted and leased pubs. The company is also involved in the property management, telecommunications, and insurance related businesses. Marston's PLC was formerly known as The Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries PLC and changed its name to Marston's PLC in January 2007. The company was founded in 1834 and is based in Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom.