Research
Coffee chains are becoming more popular as consumers demand convenience, says research
Coffee chains are becoming more popular as consumers demand convenience, says research
Consumer demand for convenience has seen the number of coffee shop chains increase almost 20 fold in the last 17 years, according to analysis from...
UK foodservice market on target for growth in 2016, says research
Sales of food and drink through the UK’s foodservice sector were worth some £10.8 billion in the first quarter of 2016, up 2.3% on the same quarter...
Majority of people would increase dwell time if table service was available, says survey
HospitalityGEM completed an extensive survey to determine exactly what the guest wants when eating or drinking outside.
Patisserie Valerie reports revenues up 14.4%
The company announced strong performance with double digit revenue and basic earnings per share growth in its its interim results for the six months...
SSP Group reports strong results for first half of 2016
The SSP Group announced its results for the first half of its 2016 financial year, covering the six months ended 31 March 2016.
Boston Tea Party reports sales growth of 30%
The café group filed its 2015 results showing strong annual performance.
Digital menus boost Prime Burger's sales by 50%
The brand shared a video of the significant results digital menus gave its bottom line.
Millennials driving gluten-free demand, says survey
A new survey revealed that one in five 18-34 year olds now have a food intolerance, while a third of consumers are opting to avoid gluten specifically...
LEON earnings jump 46%
The fast food chain announced its annual accounts for year ending December 2015, reporting like for like sales growth of 7.8%.
Greggs sales up 5.7% in trading update
The bakery chain reported that its total sales rose 5.7% in first 18 weeks of 2016, while company-managed shop like-for-like sales were up 3.7%.
PAUL turnover up 17% for 2015
The French bakery and café brand announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2015.
Whitbread acquires 49% stake in food-to-go operator Pure
Whitbread PLC announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in London based company, Healthy Retail Ltd, trading as ‘Pure’, for £6.8 million. Whitbread has...
95% of British businesses offer coffee on tap, says research
New research from UK coffee provider rijo42 has analysed the habits of 1,000 British workers, finding that over 95% of professionals have access to a...
Just Eat upgrades its guidance to full year 2016 revenues
The company reported that total orders in the First Quarter ended 31 March 2016 were 31.5 million, up 57% year-on-year, up 41% on a like-for-like...
UK public makes food hygiene number one priority when eating out
UK consumers are united in not tolerating poor food hygiene ratings and simply won’t visit places that have had food safety issues, no matter what...
Quarter of people with food allergies suffer reactions when eating out, says research
A survey by the FSA and Allergy UK has shown there have been improvements for those with allergies since new labelling rules came in, but more needs...
Comptoir Libanais plans to float on stock exchange
Levant Restaurants Group, the company behind Lebanese restaurant chain Comptoir Libanais, announced its plans to float on the stock exchange.
