Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Whitbread and Costa Coffee from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

Leisure Costa owner Whitbread warns living wage could hit prices The company, which also owns Premier Inn, may have to put up prices to fund the new minimum wage Like-for-like sales grew 4.6pc at Costa Coffee Photo: Alamy

Answer: subsidiary