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UK hospitality leaders’ confidence rises to 41% in Q2
UK hospitality leaders’ confidence rises to 41% in Q2
This is up by seven percentage points from Q1.
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Hospitality insolvencies eased but remained historically high
1,706 accommodation and food service companies closed in H1 2025.
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Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
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Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
UK QSRs meal deal prices outpace individual menu items' growth in Q1
However, this price promotion, along with LTOs, continues to grow.
UK averages 2 restaurant closures per day in H1
The hospitality industry is now 14.2% smaller than before the pandemic.
Digital discounts surge 25% in UK foodservice
These discounts are aggressively present in delivery platforms
Brits name their top choices for dining
McDonald's is the UK's favourite restaurant.
April wage hike drives higher F&B costs in June
Foodservice price tracker saw a 2% month-on-month increase.
Pizza chains limit price hikes to stay competitive
Major pizza chains cost 40% less than those at casual dining chains.
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%.
Scotland bakery sweet spending up 4.6% to £261m
Bread rolls, flatbreads, and sausage rolls are seeing the fastest growth.
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.
