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Why pizza leads the promotional charge in UK fast-food

Why pizza leads the promotional charge in UK fast-food

UK pizza delivery deals now make up 20% of menus, outpacing other fast food at just 17%.
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Scotland bakery sweet spending up 4.6% to £261m

Bread rolls, flatbreads, and sausage rolls are seeing the fastest growth.
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Delivery, takeaway sales up by 1.8% in May

The rise is linked to cool, wet weather that kept more people indoors and ordering in.

Promotional pressure mounts in the pizza delivery segment.

Some delivery platforms are intent on undercutting pizza brands on promotions.

Hospitality insolvencies down by 12% in April

Higher levels of insolvencies may return due to a downturn in trade.

Global fast food market to hit US$1.2t by 2032

Tech, urbanisation & lifestyle shifts are reshaping the market.

Hospitality F&B cost climbs again in April

Global commodity market volatility and supply chain disruptions were the main drivers.

Why pizza chains face the toughest competition in fast-food

One of the biggest challenges is balancing delivery fees.

Could weight loss drugs disrupt UK’s foodservice industry?

Other industry headwinds like the cost-of-living crisis continues to change consumer behaviour.

Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1

This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.

Burger prices rise as UK restaurant inflation hits new high

Prices for beef burgers in major quick-service restaurant chains increased by 3%.

More than half put ingredients over price when picking sandwiches

It outpaced traditional drivers such as price (51%) and convenience (29%).

Hospitality inflation inches up to 2% in March

Oils and fats remain the most inflationary category, up 5.8% from March 2024.

Operators often miss promotional opportunities in Easter

The holiday is often sees consistent traffic growth compared to other holidays.

3 in 4 UK hospitality workers trust AI for workplace safety

They believe AI will boost safety by preventing accidents, spotting hidden risks, and taking on dangerous tasks.