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UK fast-food growth slows as new sites split existing demand
UK fast-food growth slows as new sites split existing demand
Market expanded 1% in H1 2025 as traffic spreads thin across more outlets.
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Hospitality vacancies rise to 78,000 in August
This is the first time it has increased in a year.
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Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
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Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Restaurants’ at-home sales up 13.5% YoY in July
Delivery orders topped 2.95 million, whilst takeaways neared 2.32 million.
Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
Hospitality openings fuel total sales growth but like-for-like sales remain flat in July
However, operators may soon face tough spending choices.
How the return of communal dining is changing workplace culture
More workers are taking the time to fully use their lunch breaks.
UK hospitality leaders’ confidence rises to 41% in Q2
This is up by seven percentage points from Q1.
Hospitality insolvencies eased but remained historically high
1,706 accommodation and food service companies closed in H1 2025.
Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
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.
