Research

Growth in Britain's eating out establishments reaches 5-year peak

The average annual growth rate of F&B outlets doubled this year.

Brits are willing to pay more for homegrown food, says research

Majority of diners would pay up to 10% more if the food has been made in Britain.

Over-50s Brits have growing appetite for eating lunch out

They have accounted for 1 billion lunch visits for the year-ending June 2017.

Customers turn to takeaways to avoid restaurants background noise

Noise levels in some of the popular restaurants are reaching 90 decibels on busy nights.

Brits trust takeaways the least out of all food outlets, says research

42% believe that takeaways are the ones most likely to sell fraudulent foods.

Shop openings see a sharp slowdown in Q2 2017, says LDC

It is the biggest fall between two consecutive quarters in the past five years.

One in three Brits eat the same lunch everyday: study

Buttered toast, egg sandwiches, and sausage rolls are amongst them.

How UK shoppers perceive value at Food To Go retailers

With the busy and flexible lifestyle of shoppers, food to go is forecasted to grow 35% to £21.7 bn in 2021. With this backdrop recent research also...

New research reveals change in consumer cuisine preference

However, Chinese food still dominates the UK takeaway scene.

Research highlights why specialist coffee shops need to keep innovating

A research from NPD Group recorded 659 million visits to UK coffee shops a year.

High number of QSRs not associated with high levels of obesity

A study reported lower obesity rates in an area with more restaurants.

Leisure consumers spend less on eating out than going to the gym, research says

Deloitte’s latest survey results demonstrate an upward trend in leisure spending.

Latest forecasts make happy reading for food-to-go market

Shoppers’ preference for eating on the move shows no signs of slowing down, according to the latest research from IGD.

Consumers demand digital ordering from QSRs, says study

Diners expect the latest technology to take service and experience to the next level.

Menu science drives profitability for operators

Elliotts shared its findings in uncovering the decision-making process diners undergo.

Modern kids more adventurous with food, according to poll

They have eaten curry by the age of five, mussels by six, and sushi by seven.