Research

Why hospitality leaders are turning to technology to retain staff

Two in five currently have a digital solution to retain staff.

Why are there fewer fast-food outlets per capita in the UK’s top cities?

Major cities Manchester and Birmingham do not even make it into the top 20.

Food inflation eases as retail prices fall

The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index fell marginally to 21.7% 

Chart of the Week: Prices increased faster for cheaper menu items

Budget-conscious offerings saw a substantial 21% increase in their prices.

62% of hospitality leaders optimistic despite economic woes

This is the third quarter of confidence increase amongst business leaders.

Chart of the Week: Food price surge shows disparity across categories

Drink price surge was more restrained than food cost escalation.

Chart of the Week: June sees accelerated price growth in fast food

Despite the ONS reporting a slowdown in inflation fast-food prices continues to surge.

July year-on-year on-premise drink sales flatten

Wine sales are up 6% as consumers head inside for a meal.

1 in 10 company administrations are from the hospitality sector

It has the fourth-highest number of administrations in the UK.

Squeeze on household to slacken, good news for foodservice sector: analyst.

Numbers from the Office for National Statistics are showing stabilising signs.

Delivery and takeaway sales up 4% in June

This is the first year-on-year growth in the last 18 months.

Chart of the Week: The Power of limited time promotions

LTOs represent around 14% of QSR chains' menu offerings.

Sales for restaurants, pubs, and bars surged 6.7% in June

 The increase in sales seems to indicate warm weather is bringing more consumers to get drinks.

Chart of the Week: Combo meals lead QSRs top promotional trends

Price reductions make up 70% of all promotions this year.

Food inflation to decline but widespread price cuts still unlikely: IGD

Consumers eating or drinking out said they have reduced spending since March.