Surveys

One in six hospitality jobs currently lie vacant.

Many of the respondents called for further Government help, including an extension on the VAT reduction, reform of business rates and business rates relief for 2022/23.

Deliveries and takeaways accounted for 27% of managed operators’ total sales during the month.

However, confidence among younger shoppers has increased for the first time since April 2021.

Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups are returning at a faster pace than independents.

Bars are also enjoying a ‘Freedom Day’ boost.

Respondents were notably divided over whether masks should be worn in pubs, restaurants, and other foodservice venues.

Over 17,000 hospitality and retail businesses expect to close for good.

Both channels were worth virtually half of managed groups' sales.

800 ice cream vans have gone out of business, ICA claims.

On a like-for-like sales basis, groups recorded a 15% drop in May 2021 from May 2019.