Research

UK fast-food’s cheapest items are getting more expensive faster

More than half of the leading brands recorded declining performance.
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Fast food pricing pressures intensifies as traffic weakens

Growth has been largely because of new openings instead of visit frequency.
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Cleanliness drives UK quick service restaurant visits

1 in 2 UK diners buy from fast food at least once a month.
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More than 1 in 2 British GLP-1 users are cutting back on fast food

Healthier foods are seeing an increase in consumption.

Foodservice inflation dips 0.2% in February but geopolitical risks persist

It is due to lower prices in categories such as milk, cheese, and eggs.

Hospitality business loses £11k a year due to payment outages—report

Four in five experience payment issues during peak times.

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.