Research

Bakeries' on-premise sales up over 19% in 2018: study
24 Jun 19
Such chains could now be strong to challenge sandwich retailers and supermarkets in the food-to-go market.
Check out which classic British dishes are Brits' top choice
18 Jun 19
The least liked dishes were jellied eels and deep-fried Mars bar.
Leisure spending up 2ppt in Q1: study
18 Jun 19
Cultural, entertainment and live sport events accounted for the most of quarterly leisure spend.
Pub and restaurant sales growth stagnant in May: study
11 Jun 19
Restaurant chains saw better performance than pubs and bars this month.
Foodservice inflation slipped in April
11 Jun 19
Foodservice inflation fell in April year-on-year as compared to March despite the continuing price hike in most categories, according to the...
Three quarters of children's restaurant meals have unhealthy calorie counts: study
4 Jun 19
The average calorie count in a toddler’s meal was 609kcal.
QSR space clocked 44% growth in YouTube views over the past two years: report
3 Jun 19
Audiences are increasingly craving breakfast content.
Millennials most regular pub patrons: report
3 Jun 19
The study also indicated a reluctance from a majority Brits to proactively try new things.
Independent stores see growth in shopping centres: report
29 May 19
Landlords are said to be looking for diversity to replace closing chains.
Dropping £30,000 minimum salary threshold "positive and pragmatic”: UKHospitality
28 May 19
The trade body stressed the need to employ non-British workers.
Deliveroo helped create 25,000 jobs in UK restaurant industry since launching: study
28 May 19
The delivery company recently made its services available in ten new towns.
EXCLUSIVE: Bakery chains outperforming industry's food-to-go visit average: study
28 May 19
They also have a higher grade in customer satisfaction.
Number of restaurants in Britain fall by 2.8% in Q1: study
28 May 19
Meanwhile, drink-led pubs and bars are performing well.
Inflation easing but prices still rising: report
14 May 19
Volatility remains in some categories.
Easter pub and bar sales rise whilst restaurant sales decline: report
14 May 19
Hot weather on Easter weekend affected the sales outcome.
Edinburgh festivals have bigger commercial impact than Christmas, study says
7 May 19
Food and beverage spend increases significantly during the festivals compared to the rest of the year.
Ethical food and drink sales hit £8.2 billion in 2018: report
7 May 19
A majority of Brits consider ethical questions when dining out.
Ramadan economy worth over £200 million: BB Foodservice
30 Apr 19
78% of British Muslims say they would be interested in retailers or brands who provided tailored Ramadan offerings to them.
How delivery is changing the shape of British foodservice
30 Apr 19
The NPD Group projects that drones will be a feature of the delivery channel in the country within five years.
Brits are drinking less tea, study finds
23 Apr 19
Spending on speciality tea, however, is up.
Ice cream parlours, patisseries show net growth amidst historic high in high street exits: study
22 Apr 19
A total of 5,833 stores closed compared to 3,372 openings in 2018.
One in three customers will enjoy a takeaway during Easter weekend: study
19 Apr 19
BB Foodservice also highlighted that 11 million people are looking to eat out over Easter.
Pubs and restaurants see sales boost in March
16 Apr 19
Better weather encouraged Brits to dine out during the month.
Warmer weather bolstered consumer spending in March: study
16 Apr 19
Spending at pubs and restaurants saw double digit growth for the period.
Foodservice inflation hits all time high: study
12 Apr 19
Inflation peaked at 9.8% following above-average levels in May 2018.
GBK's Southern customers most likely to have their burger with no bun
9 Apr 19
They are also most likely to order a milkshake.
Convenience, service and differentiation drive momentum amongst brands: report
9 Apr 19
Greggs and McDonald’s are sustaining momentum in the QSR sector.
Thai, American outlets in Britain's high streets rise over the past five years
4 Apr 19
Chinese and Spanish restaurants, in contrast, appear to be on the decline.
GBK's Midlands customers most likely to enjoy a beer with their burger
2 Apr 19
Beef burgers also take the top spot for burger orders in the area.
Almost half of coffee drinkers consume plant-based coffee out of home: study
1 Apr 19
Now a daily habit for more than three million Brits, plant-based coffee is no longer niche.
TGI Fridays, Five Guys amongst "most fun" hospitality brands: study
28 Mar 19
New research suggests that ‘fun’ is a key element many guests look for when deciding where to visit.
Beef burgers still most popular order at GBK's London restaurants
26 Mar 19
28% of Londoners will ask for extras when ordering.
Shoppers lose patience with cash-only businesses after five months, study claims
26 Mar 19
Consumers from Birmingham reportedly expect to have a cashless option within 3.5 months.
Chart of the Week: Pizza, ethnic categories have higher customer satisfaction scores
25 Mar 19
Four other categories have higher ratings compared to the overall rating for QSRs.
‘Significant' inflation seen in fish, dairy, soft drinks, oils & fats
19 Mar 19
Eight of the ten categories in the FPI have experienced inflation.
EXCLUSIVE: Customer dissatisfaction a risk worth almost £4 billion, study warns
19 Mar 19
Customers that have a good experience in a QSR spend more per visit.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen's Scotland customers most likely to enjoy alcohol with their burger
12 Mar 19
They are also the most likely to order onion rings with their burger.
Restaurants experience 1.7% fall in same store sales in February: study
12 Mar 19
Pubs, meanwhile, saw a sales boost for the period.
Costa Coffee voted ‘UK's favourite coffee shop'
6 Mar 19
This is the ninth consecutive year that the brand has won the honour.
Abokado launches 'Better Breakfasts' range
5 Mar 19
The month-long campaign includes wellbeing sessions for their staff.

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