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Takeaway sales sink 11% as delivery dominance grows

Takeaway sales sink 11% as delivery dominance grows

Attractive delivery offers helped the restaurant maintain its strong at-home sales in February.
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Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress

Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
4 days ago

UK QSR market booms on convenience and health trends

The sector is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2026 and 2034.
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Burgers are winning fans in live sport venues

People prefer food that is easy to handle, quick, and filling.

Hospitality insolvencies jump 9% in January

Persistent wet weather and fragile consumer sentiment contributed to a stagnant trading environment.

Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American

American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.

Fast food market set to reach US$868b by 2030

Rising urbanisation and consumer demand drive global sector growth

Restaurant demand weakens as GLP-1 drugs reshape diets

More users report higher vegetable intake and fewer snacks.

Operators warned to be vigilant as food and drink prices stabilise

The market remains susceptible to micro pressures in the supply chain.

QSR expansion is driving down customer visits

Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.

Is the food delivery market hitting reset?

Deliveroo and Menulog exits signal food delivery consolidation.

Britain’s leading contract caterers dish out 9% sales in Q4 2025

Full-year sales rose 8.4% year-on-year, outpacing inflation.