Research

3 in 4 hospitality workers struggle with mental health

The top challenges were long hours and the cost of living crisis.

Dine-in catches up as delivery inflation cools faster

Delivery was considerably more expansive but the gap has started to narrow.

Hospitality businesses warned to brace for higher wage cost

Wages could increase by 50% for workers aged 18 to 20.

UK foodservice inflation slows, but outpaces grocery in 2024

There is a 5% gap between menu price inflation and F&B prices in retail outlets.

Foodservice inflation slows but remains higher than retail

A gap of 5% remains when compared to retail F&B prices.

Accommodation and food service insolvencies surge 27% in 2024

Insolvencies went up 11% month-on-month in April 2024.

Hospitality groups back on the growth track after slipping in April

The latest tracker by CGA by NIQ reveals a growth of 3.6% in May.

Top hospitality group sales slip 1.7% over wet weather

It is the first year-on-year drop in monthly sales since September 2022.

How UK’s coffee segment has evolved according to Costa Coffee

The brand analysed millions of transactions across its stores for the last 24 months.

How fast-food chains utilise meal deals and LTOs to meet changing consumer demands

LTOs and seasonal items’ share on the menu has grown by 12% in the last year.

Pizza chains losing ground to restaurant rivals: report

This is despite the QSR industry seeing a rise in customer spending.

Shift in fast food menus sees focus on £5-£10 offerings

25% of menu items are in this bracket but the landscape is slowly shifting.

Hospitality closure rates slow amidst easing of cost pressures

One in 40 licensed premises have shut down in the last 12 months

Greggs, Costa named amongst UK’s strongest brands

EY is named the strongest brand this year after Dettol falls from the top 10 rankings.

Fast food menus balloon 6% over the last year

By assortment size, drinks are leading the way.