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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.

Cost of living crisis led to decline of hospitality leaders’ confidence: study

Only 23% of hospitality leaders are confident about the market.

Hospitality industry needs to replace 6% of labour force who leave monthly

Employers are pressured by wage hike demands and staff turnover.

Delivery, takeaway sales drop anew in June: report

However, sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.