Research
1 in 2 hospitality leaders are more optimistic about their business
Independent players are less optimistic about the future.
1 in 2 hospitality leaders are more optimistic about their business
Independent players are less optimistic about the future.
One out of three customers don’t get a reply to their query: report
Only 22% replied within the hour.
UK managed restaurants, pubs, and bars sales inches up 6.9% in April
Inflation however offset this growth.
Foodservice price inflation falls below 20% for the first time in five months
The decrease was caused by an easing of prices in key commodity markets.
Hospitality drives city centre's growth after robust first quarter: report
The top three cities are Edinburgh, London, and Sheffield.
1 in 3 UK adults considering the hospitality industry to work in
81% of those currently not working in the industry are also considering it.
Delivery, takeaway sales of UK’s top restaurant groups dip 3% in March
This marks the 16th consecutive month of year-on-year sales drops in the sector.
Food paid for by pubs rose three times faster than their menu prices: report
Food and beverage prices rose on average by 18.3%.
Food inflation fall continues but remains above 20%
Stabilising factors such as food and oil factors are seen as major influences of the fall.
Private equity are losing their appetite for casual dining: report
Different ways to fund restaurants will give rise to different operating models.
Cheaper restaurants earned more in 2022
Restaurants that averaged £15 experienced strong growth between 2021 to 2022.
Delivery and takeaway sales falls for the 16th month in a row
The volume of delivery orders fell by 13.3%.
UKHospitality lauds government incentives to tackle labour shortages
Currently, vacancies in the sector stood 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Labour shortages ease but rising wages pressure fragile hospitality businesses: report
The rate of churn dipped by three percentage points to 16%
Dutch restaurant industry suffers labor shortage leading to untrained staff confusion
Labour shortages are leading to staff being inadequately trained.
COVID-free Christmas boosts contract caterers' sales by 27%
However, trading is still below pre-pandemic levels.
Foodservice spend dips 6% in 2022 as more eat at home
Spend is expected to bounce back as inflation eases and COVID-19 restrictions are reduced.
