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Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
Afternoons now drives coffee traffic
Mid-afternoon to early evenings have become the fastest-growing daypart for coffee shops and bakeries.
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Business confidence sinks to five-year low in Q3
Confidence dropped by 15 percentage points from the previous quarter.
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Hospitality insolvencies flatten amidst wait for festive season surge
However, insolvencies are said to still remain historically high.
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London leads UK’s coffee and bakery boom
In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
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Younger diners to lift restaurant visits: survey
Millennials and Gen Z plan to dine out more despite wider consumer caution.
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Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.
Deliveries rise 4.1% but takeaways fall in September
This highlights a continued consumer shift toward home delivery over food collection.
Hospitality sales flat in September as pubs outpace restaurants and bars
Pub sales were up 1.9%, whilst restaurant sales slipped 0.7%.
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
Family remains the biggest influence on Gen Z’s food vocabulary.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Insolvencies were also down slightly from 271 a year earlier.
What’s threatening the hospitality industry's revival?
There were 11 closures per week during September.
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
What’s holding back the UK’s restaurant industry?
New research reveals the key enablers of growth and persistent operational challenges.
Rising costs push hospitality leaders to cut growth budget
Nearly two-thirds have increased their operational expenditure over the last 12 months.
Starbucks reveals UK’s favourite coffee
The brand also revealed the key favourite brew in some UK cities.
Deliveries up but takeaway dips as consumers look for more convenience
Delivery option expansion has driven growth despite flat like-for-like sales.
