Marston's PLC operates a hospitality business in the United Kingdom, with a pub estate made up of managed, franchised, and tenanted and leased pubs. The company is also involved in property management, telecommunications, and insurance-related businesses. Formerly known as The Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries PLC, it changed its name to Marston's PLC in January 2007. Founded in 1834, the company is based in Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom.