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South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
UK diners opt for new restaurant experiences, report says
It also shows that 60% of UK diners want clearer context around menu flavours.
Hospitality food inflation returns as prices rise 0.2% in April
Costs rose fastest in categories vulnerable to energy, logistics, and climate pressures.
Matcha goes mainstream as millennials switch cafés for it
More than half of millennials now drink matcha.
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
Food deliveries seen as treat but high fees frustrate many Brits
Four in 10 said service fees are too high.
Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Late-night hospitality shrinks 29% since 2020, report says
Bars and clubs weakened as operating conditions and consumer behaviour diverge.
762 UK hospitality businesses closed in Q1 2026 as industry struggles to absorb rising costs
Recurring reasons for closures are weak late-night trading and less consumers drinking.
Traditional menus lose appeal as global flavours dominate, report says
Korean, Filipino, Taiwanese and Middle Eastern dishes are gaining traction.
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.
Deals drive demand as 48% of consumers favour discounted visits
However, eating out leads consumer spending cuts despite the discount appeal.
Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
Fast food footfall sees two-year low in Q1 amidst consumer cutbacks
Only a few regions saw customer traffic rise.
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
