In Focus

UK gov’t policies to help grow foodservice profit by 14.9% in 2026

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will reach $152.6b in the next four years.

Fish and chips sales expected to increase: report

Nearly half of consumers said they are willing to pay for premium fish and chips.

Delivery, take away sales down 19% YoY in July

This as sales doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Daily customer turned Subway franchise owner shares tips on how to build a local brand

Supporting the community via sports activities or donations can develop a business.

Nearly 1,000 sites in hospitality shuttered in Q2 22: report

But the sector must brace for closures due to inflation.

Hospitality businesses to raise menu prices by 6% in the next 12 months

Two in three industry leaders experienced hikes in energy costs.

Overall like-for-like sales of managed groups flat in July compared to June

July sales were boosted by the Euros tournament and heat wave.

Cost of living crisis led to decline of hospitality leaders’ confidence: study

Only 23% of hospitality leaders are confident about the market.

Hospitality industry needs to replace 6% of labour force who leave monthly

Employers are pressured by wage hike demands and staff turnover.

Delivery, takeaway sales drop anew in June: report

However, sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Food service inflation hits double digits for the fourth consecutive month in May

All food and drink categories posted year-on-year inflation in May 2022.

Pret A Manger swings back to profitability as chain gets boost beyond city centres

May saw revenue across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time.

Dining out spend poised to decrease as cost-of-living crisis worries Brits

The NPD Group’s Uncertainty Impact study showed a significant increase in financial concerns amongst the UK’s population.

High food and drink inflation extending into 2023, study warns

The latest CGA and Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows a third consecutive month of double-digit inflation.