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5 traders in Ormskirk Food & Drink Market revealed

It is still looking for one more final trader.

5 traders in Ormskirk Food & Drink Market revealed

It is still looking for one more final trader.

Creams Cafe announces package to help partners during inflation

There will be financial incentives and reductions in royalty fees until 2023.

Birmingham, Glasgow is hospitality sector’s top cities: report

But inflationary pressures threaten hospitality’s revival.   Hospitality continues to help post-pandemic recovery of Britain's top cities, with Birmingham and Glasgow at the top, CGA by NielsenIQ and Wireless Social research showed.   The Top Cities report combines CGA’s sales data with log-in data from Wireless Social, leading connectivity solutions provider for hospitality and leisure business to provide a ranking of Britain’s 10 most populous cities over the four weeks to 27 August 2022.   Birmingham is on the top of the list for the first time this year, ahead of Glasgow which led the rankings in the previous four-week period.   Leicester and Liverpool are amongst the cities on the rise in the new chart, in third and fourth place, respectively.   The report also indicated that hospitality’s recovery is almost struggling, with sales in four of the biggest cities in the UK lower than the 2019 levels. 

One in 6 Britons forced to pick cheaper food alternatives

Less than 20% forced to shift to affordable staple food items.

UK residents spend ₤21.29 per delivery order: study

The busiest time for delivery orders is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday.

Pizza Hut exec bats for clearer roadmap on helping businesses hit by energy crisis

The UK government released a new energy bill relief scheme.   Pizza Hut Europe & Canada Managing Director Nicolas Burquier said there should be a clearer roadmap on the government's efforts to help businesses, especially the hospitality industry, amidst the energy crisis.   His comments stemmed from the UK government’s efforts to put up an energy bill relief scheme, which he said was the “right direction” as businesses are hurt by the high energy costs.   “Nonetheless, more needs to be done. At Pizza Hut, we’re pulling all the levers of our bulk brand influence to minimise the pressure on our franchisees, including significantly higher supply chain and labour costs,” said Burquier.   “But there’s only so much we can do before we have to pass those costs onto customers,” he added.   He added that the Chancellor’s statement this week will show a government road map on what will happen beyond the six-month plan.   “UK hospitality needs to be recognised as a vulnerable sector in need of longer-term support. Only then can hospitality truly plan and ensure it’s there for its customers for many decades to come,” he told the media.

The Rosy Hue pub to make Elephant Park more rosy

F&B operators Kokoro and Cheeky Chicos will also open in the park.

Korean corn dog resto Bunsik to serve in Camden 

It will open its new branch in early October.

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

Restaurants are still the strongest performing hospitality sectors in August.

Boparan-owned Slim Chickens to set up first Ireland location

The first Slim Chicken’s restaurant will open in Belfast Boucher Square. 

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.

Social Media Wrap Up: How did QSRs react to Queen’s death

Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week