Executive insights
Itsu boss sees fried food “as the enemy” as it explores possible IPO
Itsu boss sees fried food “as the enemy” as it explores possible IPO
The chain currently has 75 stores in the UK.
QSRs can win big in the tech revolution
Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué details how the sector can take advantage of the latest advances in technology.
Trade body welcomes gov't response on rates reform
The appeals system, they said, is “taking far too long”.
Gov't post-Brexit immigration proposals ‘fail to deliver' on objectives, says hospitality union
It said businesses must be given time to adapt.
Sector-specific guidance on wage payment sought
The trade union has also welcomed the revision in the definition of salaried workers.
EXCLUSIVE: Deliveroo looks to fill market gaps via delivery-only brands
It now has 2,000 virtual brands on their UK platform.
Food-to-go a ‘growing challenge' for supermarkets
Four out of five UK shoppers are eating food not prepared at home.
Parliament urged to review apprenticeship levy
Government support to address job vacancies were also raised.
Consolidation a means to achieve business efficiency amongst delivery brands: IGD
Dark kitchens and niche delivery services too were seen to aid in business efficiency.
Reduced meat consumption amongst consumers to push veganism forward in 2020: analysts
The vegan industry is also challenged to prove their products as “actually” vegan.
Restaurant sector continues to suffer from lack of consumer confidence: analyst
The food-to-go sector was touted as the “bright spot” in the market.
EXCLUSIVE: Patisserie Valerie looks to variety, brand refresh to regain ‘lost' customers
Its managing director says the bakery and cafe chain still has a “reasonable amount” of brand equity.
Flexible food-to-go operators likely to succeed in 2020: IGD
As more new entrants join in the scene, existing players must “move more quickly,” the research firm suggested.
Sustainable delivery, food halls amongst trends to watch in 2020
Meat-like plant protein, according to The NPD Group, will play a “major role”.
Winter Brexit may spike food prices, lead to product shortages: RPG
The group warned that the government seeks to end decades of complex commercial agreements “with seemingly nothing to replace them”.
The psychology of QSR menus: engineering
Revenue Management Solutions VP Dora Furman presents the latest thinking on categorisation strategy and targeting for optimal profitability.
How PAUL aims to become a national player
CEO Mark Hilton eyes to open at least five company-owned stores in the UK in 2020.
