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Britain's hospitality sector sales grows by 1.5% in October

However, inflation is making sales significantly behind 2021 and 2019 in real terms.

Britain's hospitality sector sales grows by 1.5% in October

However, inflation is making sales significantly behind 2021 and 2019 in real terms.

Food, drink inflation hits nearly 20% in September

This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit inflation.

64% British consumers say eating, drinking brands can be more eco-friendly

Nearly half of consumers said a venue’s sustainability choices are important.

Caffè Nero and Waitrose brew partnership

The partnership brings a range of new benefits for myWaitrose members.

Cost of no-show reservations halve in 2022

The cost of no-shows in the hospitality sector dropped by $5.63b

Food inflation in hospitality hit 15% in August: index

It is the seventh month of double digit inflation in a row.

Nearly half of consumers change food choices due to calorie count

Almost two in three consumers switch their dish if it contains more than 1,000 calories.

Like-for-like sales for hospitality segments increase: report 

Restaurants are still the strongest performing hospitality sectors in August.

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.