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Foodservice inflation expected to rise further, analysts warn
Foodservice inflation expected to rise further, analysts warn
Inflation could go as high as 7%.
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QSRs show resilience despite a 5% revenue dip
The sector remains better positioned than traditional restaurants amidst economic pressures.
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Hospitality Groups see sales flatten in February
February saw a 2.5% increase in total sales, including all venues opened in the past year.
Street food market thrives as 84% of Gen Zs embrace casual dining
Gen Z women are the top street food fans, with 18% calling it their ideal night out.
Global flavours gain popularity amongst Gen Zs
Over half of Gen Z consumers consider exploring new cuisines a special treat.
Hospitality insolvencies up by 7% in January
Insolvencies in the sector fell by 7% to 3,474 in the 12 months to January.
Dining out still popular despite rising costs
This is particularly popular amongst millennials.
Foodservice price inflation eases for the 19th consecutive month
Month-on-month inflation was flat at 0%.
International brands dominate the UK & Ireland market share
International chains lead the burger segment but coffee is still dominated by local players.
Delivery sales dip in January
Delivery trends are in line with wider seasonal spending patterns.
Breakfast boom drives UK fast-food traffic
Evening traffic, however, declined, with most choosing to eat at home.
Bakery chains thrive as burger segment declines in the UK
Bakery chain traffic went up 4.7% whilst burger joints declined 2.6%
Hospitality confidence falls for the fifth quarter
Only 14% of hospitality leaders feel optimistic about the future in the next year.
Chicken shops dominate UK fast-food market
Footfalls in chicken restaurants surged driven by more openings in Q4.
Analyst warns £3.4b additional business cost in hospitality sector
Industry leaders have warned of the need for operators to raise prices by 6% to 8%.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Insolvencies in the sector also dropped by 7% YoY to 3,464.
December inflation raises fears of higher prices in UK's hospitality sector: report
December also saw the highest monthly jump since June 2024.
