Research

London's managed pubs sales rise 2% in January

London traded better with sales up 1.6% compared to 0.4% outside the capital.

Chart of the Week: NPD Group reveals ideal promo deals for different dayparts

Deals will increase in importance as economic factors continue to put pressure on consumers.

Global trail mixes market is expected to grow 12%: Technavio

The latest report by Technavio predicts a CAGR of more than 12% during the period 2018 to 2022.

Hospitality and leisure spending rise by double digits

Brits splurged with meals and evenings out with family and friends.

Britain's restaurant spend sees boost in January 2018: Visa research

Although overall consumer spending in 2018 started on a downbeat note.

PizzaExpress reveals its top 10 selling pizzas

Margherita has taken the crown in both supermarkets and restaurants across the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: The next battleground for operators wanting to stay ahead of the pack

Following on from last week’s research in to UK consumers becoming creatures of habit, QSR Media spoke with Cyril Lavenant from the NPD Group about...

Finding staff is the biggest headwind for hospitality: survey

According to Moore Stephens, 83% feel that finding staff is the biggest headwind for hospitality.

Chart of the Week: Non-deal visits in QSRs grow ahead of deal visits: NPD Group

The result from the recent NPD Group's study shows that 28% of visits to the out of home (OOH) market involve some form of deal or promotion.

UK consumers are becoming creatures of habit: The NPD Group

One in four would go for a foodservice outlet if they get good pricing, convenience, and the right customer experience.

UK consumers' interest in health could accelerate out-of-home dining

The research from IGD found that 31% of consumers would eat out more if healthier options were more readily available.

Mid-market casual dining sector is under pressure in 2018: research

Although the new report from Christie & Co suggests that continued growth is expected in the fast casual and high-end casual sectors.

Pre-packaged sandwiches produce biggest carbon footprint: research

UK’s annual consumption of sandwiches has a greater impact on the environment than the use of 8 million cars, scientists claimed.

New national drinking water scheme to cut plastic bottle use by millions

People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England.

McCain Foodservice releases What's Hot report containing top trends for 2018

According to McCain, turnover in the sector is set to slow amidst continued consumer uncertainty as Brexit draws ever closer.

Bars and restaurants to keep the high street buzzing in 2018: RSM

Bars and restaurants will tempt consumers, particularly millennials, back to the high street in 2018.