Surveys

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.