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Consumer spending in restaurants grew 8.7% in 2018, study says

Extreme weather patterns and the ongoing political and economic uncertainty have been driving the overall spending.

Smooth booking processes and recognition of a special occasion impacts restaurant reviews, study says

Holding occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries are said to be ‘make or break moments’ for operators.

63% of pub and restaurant chain operators optimistic of business for the next 12 months: survey

Half of its respondents, however, expected lower consumer frequency in eating outside.

Pub and restaurant chains see 1.5% like-for-like sales growth in November, study says

The sales of chains operating in London have outpaced the growth of businesses from the rest of Britain.

2018: Year In Review

From Brexit-driven cost pressures to a bakery chain’s multi-million accounting hole, here are the top themes from the UK’s QSR space in 2018.

2018's Hottest Stories

Get a summary of the biggest and most-read stories these past 12 months.

Millennials shifting around £1 billion in spend a year to delivery services, survey says

The percentage of food orders from online delivery services are also expected to rise next year.

Aggregators' growth, veganism among the eating out trends in 2019, NPD says

The out-of-home foodservice industry is now valued at £56 billion.

Almost half of Brits eating less meat: survey

Meal-kits and home-cooked meals are also seen as growing dining trends.

Five Guys' milkshake among menu items with more than 35 teaspoons of sugar, survey says

The organisation who conducted the survey is also calling for a ban of such drinks. Five Guys’ Banana and Chocolate Shake is discovered to have 37...

Pub and restaurant groups' like-for-like sales up by 0.2% on October, study says

Results rose by 2.6% as compared to the same month last year. Britain’s pub and restaurant groups have gained a collective like-for-like sales growth...

Sustainability, convenience among focus of 2019 food and drink trends, study says

Consumers are demanding for better quality and service across the sector.

Takeaways From IGD's Food-to-Go Conference

IGD held their annual Food-to-Go conference in London on November 8, attracting a range of high level industry leaders to speak.

Gamification, individualised eating among emerging global dining trends: report

Growing consumer expectations continue to put more pressure on the foodservice competition.

EXCLUSIVE: How the coffee trend has been evolving, according to Euromonitor

Coffee is being consumed in various occasions, a role that is previously served by carbonated drinks.