Research

‘Significant' inflation seen in fish, dairy, soft drinks, oils & fats

Eight of the ten categories in the FPI have experienced inflation.

EXCLUSIVE: Customer dissatisfaction a risk worth almost £4 billion, study warns

Customers that have a good experience in a QSR spend more per visit.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen's Scotland customers most likely to enjoy alcohol with their burger

They are also the most likely to order onion rings with their burger.

Costa Coffee voted ‘UK's favourite coffee shop'

This is the ninth consecutive year that the brand has won the honour.

Abokado launches 'Better Breakfasts' range

The month-long campaign includes wellbeing sessions for their staff.

Confidence in the restaurant sector remains fragmented, study claims

Patchy confidence levels are prompting leaders to scale back expansion.

GBK's east of England customers "most likely" to go veggie or vegan with burger choices

Customers from that area are also the least likely to order alcohol.

Healthy eating conversations by brands on social media could backfire, study warns

Brands are advised to be more aware of topics that spark debate.

Starbucks remains 'most valuable' restaurant brand: study

The coffee giant, according to Brand Finance, is valued at US$39.3 billion.

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.