In Focus
NICs raise could dampen hospitality recovery momentum
Restaurant openings in the third quarter grew by 0.7%.
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NICs raise could dampen hospitality recovery momentum
Restaurant openings in the third quarter grew by 0.7%.
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A year in review of the UK’s fast food market
Chicken shops are winning whilst pizza delivery outlets showed slow growth.
Hospitality leaders' confidence drops to 41%
This is a dip of eight percentage points from 49% in August.
Papa John’s UK eyes profit comeback in 2025
The pizza chain does not expect to recover this year from losses in 2023.
Velvet Taco tackles brand identity ahead of London launch
The brand wants to be known for its inventive menus and its made-from-scratch tacos.
How Bunsik plans to take a slice out of the US$143b K-culture wave
The brand will soon launch a franchising model to meet demand for Korean food.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
UK’s QSR market to reach $44.01b by 2029
The market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.25%.
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
Restaurant promos grew by 25% in QSR and 13% in casual dining.
Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock
Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.
Starbucks CEO eyes reclaiming the coffeehouse vibe in 4-part strategy
The brand currently aims to use these strategies in the US.
1 in 2 feel hospitality leaders feel confident about their business prospects
However, this was a 4% drop from May’s figure of 53%
Here's what morning traffic is doing to UK's QSR brands
The first half of the year saw a 13.9% boost in morning traffic.
Regional disparities define the UK’s fast food industry in 2024
A new report reveals how some areas are thriving whilst others face significant challenges.
Bakery and Sandwich traffic only segment to grow in H1
Traffic dropped by 1% overall.
Is the UK foodservice market showing signs of recovery?
Meaningful Vision tracked the overall traffic trends by segment.
Commentary
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage