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Hospitality business loses £11k a year due to payment outages—report
Hospitality business loses £11k a year due to payment outages—report
Four in five experience payment issues during peak times.
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Managed hospitality groups bullish as independent confidence sinks to 16%
Employment costs are a key concern this year.
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Takeaway sales sink 11% as delivery dominance grows
Attractive delivery offers helped the restaurant maintain its strong at-home sales in February.
UK QSR market booms on convenience and health trends
The sector is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2026 and 2034.
Burgers are winning fans in live sport venues
People prefer food that is easy to handle, quick, and filling.
Hospitality insolvencies jump 9% in January
Persistent wet weather and fragile consumer sentiment contributed to a stagnant trading environment.
Nearly 1 in 2 fast food chains in the UK are American
American QSRs account for 44% of all restaurant visits.
Fast food market set to reach US$868b by 2030
Rising urbanisation and consumer demand drive global sector growth
Restaurant demand weakens as GLP-1 drugs reshape diets
More users report higher vegetable intake and fewer snacks.
Operators warned to be vigilant as food and drink prices stabilise
The market remains susceptible to micro pressures in the supply chain.
QSR expansion is driving down customer visits
Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.
Is the food delivery market hitting reset?
Deliveroo and Menulog exits signal food delivery consolidation.
Britain’s leading contract caterers dish out 9% sales in Q4 2025
Full-year sales rose 8.4% year-on-year, outpacing inflation.
Historic rain forces 10th month of takeaway declines
Consumers are seen turning to the convenience of delivery instead.
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
Hospitality insolvencies drops to 26% in December 2025
This marks the lowest monthly level in two years.
Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
