Surveys
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.
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.
Food and drink sales boosted by Jubilee holidays, dented by street parties
Food sales increased by 8% over the five-day period.
Higher food and drink sales in Britain's cities as workers, visitors return
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.
Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February
Said spending was up 5.5% year-on-year.
Families with kids already saving to spend for Christmas: IGD
60% of shoppers agree that a rise in costs would “seriously” affect how much they spend on special occasions this year.
Restaurant, pub like-for-like sales up 4% in March but inflation still holding growth down
London sales are flat whilst sales rise 6% beyond the M25.
Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders
A new survey highlighted widespread job vacancies and upward pressure on labour costs.
Nearly three in four consumers want ‘lack’ of accessibility in hospitality venues addressed: survey
Restaurants scored low in terms of having a good reputation for adhering to disabled people’s needs.
Fish & chips, pizza amongst Brits’ top takeaway choices
Londoners are the biggest spenders, with an average of £73.70 spent on takeaways each month.
Deliveries and takeaways double pre-COVID-19 levels in February
Trading, however, has dipped from the peaks of early 2021.
City centres “building back” from COVID as hospitality sales rise
However, ongoing challenges in London remain.
Food and drink inflation surging, with more rises to come: analysts
Potential stability, however, is seen later this year.
Restaurants, pubs’ January deliveries up five-fold on pre-Covid levels
Deliveries and takeaways accounted for nearly 30 pence in every pound spent at managed restaurant and pub groups during the month.
Commentary
People want experiences – but not at the cost of food & beverage