In Focus

How Black Sheep Coffee plans to reach for UK’s high coffee standards

The founders said opportunities for small players are rising as big chains run out of steam.

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.

Theatrics and robotics: Döner Shack’s first innovation store

The UK kebab brand banked on technology to upgrade customer experience.

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 inflation fall continues but remains above 20%

Stabilising factors such as food and oil factors are seen as major influences of the fall.

Papa Johns highlight fresh ingredients in its store design

One of the many changes is losing the possessive apostrophe in its name.

Cheaper restaurants earned more in 2022

Restaurants that averaged £15 experienced strong growth between 2021 to 2022.

Chopstix mulls drive-thru concept as it solidifies hold in UK's motorways

It recently acquired Chozen Noodles which has a strong presence in the MSA.

Why Burger & Sauce continues to bet big on its business

The brand recently went all in on a huge marketing campaign in the Midlands.

Why Awesome Chips' new vegan burger and wings is an ‘old family recipe’

From serving only chips, the brand is now expanding its menu.

COVID-free Christmas boosts contract caterers' sales by 27%

However, trading is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Foodservice price inflation drops 22% in January

This is the first decline since September 2021.

How Libertine Burger went from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar store

The award-winning burger first operated in a decked-out Renault Master.

How this former pizza delivery guy turned a restaurant dream into reality

After launching during the pandemic, he is now set on opening a third location for his restaurant.