Research
Starbucks remains 'most valuable' restaurant brand: study
The coffee giant, according to Brand Finance, is valued at US$39.3 billion.
Hospitality wages rise following months of deflation
Wages in the QSR sector were constant.
Where Operators Should Focus their Attention for Meaningful Growth
Full-scale implementation of digital order channels is now considered a "prerequisite for survival".
Consumer spending on restaurants grows 11% YoY in January
Overall consumer spending, meanwhile, grew by 2.9%.
Full-time veganism still "relatively niche": analyst
Despite the influx of vegan-friendly items in the restaurant space, full-time veganism continues to appeal to a small number.
43% Brits concerned about food safety in outlets: survey
Half of the respondents expressed concern with the amount of sugar in food.
#Instaworthy: increase in social media sharing impacting beverage trends
New research commissioned by Kerry Foodservice says beverages are now "increasingly integral" in all outlets.
Threatened shark species on sale in fishmongers and chip shops, study claims
The research was done through "DNA barcoding".
Brits who stop buying single-use plastic to-go products could save almost £2,400 every year: study
New research from BRITA UK discovered that Brits’ takeaway habits cost the UK population £65 billion a year.
Nearly half of Brits unsure of what allergens are contained in a product: survey
Mintel stressed that the lack of uniformity in labelling can cause confusion amongst consumers.
Key Food to Go Trends for 2019
Food-to-go retailers are looking for more themes that could generate growth.
Out-of-home Foodservice and Drive Throughs Predicted to be the Winners While Visits Slip, NPD says
The growing trend for convenience has attributed to less consumers going out.
Festive trading fuels LFL sales of pubs and restaurants by 4.1%, study says
Weather conditions and an extended holiday period boosted the pubs’ and restaurants’ sales.
UK coffee shop market sees turnover growth of 7.9% in 2018, study says
The economic turbulence caused by Brexit, however, remains a key concern this year.
57% of Londoners eating more vegetarian and vegan food since start of 2019: survey
Most of respondents aged under 35 years old boosted the results.
Restaurant spending grows 9.1% YoY in December 2018: study
It boosted overall consumer spending growth.
