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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.

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.

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.