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Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.
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Deliveries rise 4.1% but takeaways fall in September
This highlights a continued consumer shift toward home delivery over food collection.
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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.
Hospitality food and drink prices climbs 0.4% in August
This marks the fifth consecutive month of price increases
Consumers lean on AI tools to find and review restaurants
Operators are directed to harness AI to hear consumer voices.
What lies ahead for Costa Coffee’s next owners?
Reports said that Coca-Cola is looking to offload the brand.
Who's drawing the most crowd in the UK's fast food scene?
Overall, fast-food traffic grew 0.8% in H1.
Hospitality insolvencies climbs for a third time in July
This marks the highest monthly figure since November 2024.
UK fast-food growth slows as new sites split existing demand
Market expanded 1% in H1 2025 as traffic spreads thin across more outlets.
