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Over 8% UK Michelin-starred restaurants led by female chefs
The number of female chefs in the UK was up by a third since 2016.
Over 8% UK Michelin-starred restaurants led by female chefs
The number of female chefs in the UK was up by a third since 2016.
UK top restaurants, bar, and pub’s' like-for-like sales rose 5% in June
This growth is below inflation.
Restaurant prices are too high: majority of UK consumersÂ
Two in five said they are getting less value from restaurants.
Hospitality food costs up 40% due to supply chain disruptions
The rising prices impact hospitality operators’ profits and bills.
Food service inflation hits double digits for the fourth consecutive month in May
All food and drink categories posted year-on-year inflation in May 2022.
Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov
29% or three in ten Brits buy takeaway food less than once per month.
Delivery, takeaway sales dip YoY as British cities return to growth
Combined sales in May 2022 were 29% below the level of May 2021.
Dining out spend poised to decrease as cost-of-living crisis worries Brits
The NPD Group’s Uncertainty Impact study showed a significant increase in financial concerns amongst the UK’s population.
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales flat in May as cost crisis worsens
London trading builds back, but dine-in sales dip.
QSRs have highest brand loyalty amongst consumers during cost-of-living crisis — survey
Delivery and takeaway ranked the highest in what consumers may spend less on, if budgets tightened.
High food and drink inflation extending into 2023, study warns
The latest CGA and Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows a third consecutive month of double-digit inflation.
Food and drink sales boosted by Jubilee holidays, dented by street parties
Food sales increased by 8% over the five-day period.
Company culture named top factor for retaining staff, survey says
Asked about their biggest current challenge as a business, 79% cited issues around recruitment and retention.
Higher food and drink sales in Britain's cities as workers, visitors returnÂ
Sales growth is being driven by higher spend and increased prices rather than by more frequency.
Delivery sales 357% higher than pre-COVID levels in April
However, sales have plateaued in 2022, with April’s delivery and takeaway sales were 34% below the levels of April 2021.
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growthÂ
London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.
Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum
Delivery and drive-thru channels remain strong.
