Research

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.

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...