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International brands dominate the UK & Ireland market share
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.
Latest research shows support for warning labels on fast food
But public remains split on whether it will effectively ease pressure on the NHS.
From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
Hospitality sites steady in December 2024
Closures have however accelerated in Q4 2024.
Restaurants' at-home sales down almost 2% in December 2024
This was attributed to consumers’ shift towards going out.
Regional demand drives shift in QSR operating hours in the UK
QSRs in Wales have the longest operating hours.
QSR drive-thru rental prices outside UK towns seen overheating in 2025: report
The average drive-thru rent per sq. ft. is £50.
Hospitality insolvencies jump by 29% MoM in November 2024
The monthly increase in insolvencies could be an early warning sign, RSM UK said.
How QSRs navigate late night dining in Europe
Analysing regional operations can help QSRs optimise staffing.
