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Foodservice inflation jumps above 20% in April
Foodservice inflation jumps above 20% in April
The price increase saw a slowdown in the first quarter of the year.
Here’s why consumers are still eating out despite the cost of living crisis
Nine in 10 went out at least once in April.
1 in 2 hospitality leaders are more optimistic about their business
Independent players are less optimistic about the future.
One out of three customers don’t get a reply to their query: report
Only 22% replied within the hour.
UK managed restaurants, pubs, and bars sales inches up 6.9% in April
Inflation however offset this growth.
Foodservice price inflation falls below 20% for the first time in five months
The decrease was caused by an easing of prices in key commodity markets.
Hospitality drives city centre's growth after robust first quarter: report
The top three cities are Edinburgh, London, and Sheffield.
1 in 3 UK adults considering the hospitality industry to work in
81% of those currently not working in the industry are also considering it.
Delivery, takeaway sales of UK’s top restaurant groups dip 3% in March
This marks the 16th consecutive month of year-on-year sales drops in the sector.
Food paid for by pubs rose three times faster than their menu prices: report
Food and beverage prices rose on average by 18.3%.
Food inflation fall continues but remains above 20%
Stabilising factors such as food and oil factors are seen as major influences of the fall.
Private equity are losing their appetite for casual dining: report
Different ways to fund restaurants will give rise to different operating models.
Cheaper restaurants earned more in 2022
Restaurants that averaged £15 experienced strong growth between 2021 to 2022.
Delivery and takeaway sales falls for the 16th month in a row
The volume of delivery orders fell by 13.3%.
UKHospitality lauds government incentives to tackle labour shortages
Currently, vacancies in the sector stood 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Labour shortages ease but rising wages pressure fragile hospitality businesses: report
The rate of churn dipped by three percentage points to 16%
Dutch restaurant industry suffers labor shortage leading to untrained staff confusion
Labour shortages are leading to staff being inadequately trained.
