Research

What’s holding back the UK’s restaurant industry?

What’s holding back the UK’s restaurant industry?

New research reveals the key enablers of growth and persistent operational challenges.

Rising costs push hospitality leaders to cut growth budget

Nearly two-thirds have increased their operational expenditure over the last 12 months.

Starbucks reveals UK’s favourite coffee

The brand also revealed the key favourite brew in some UK cities.

Deliveries up but takeaway dips as consumers look for more convenience

Delivery option expansion has driven growth despite flat like-for-like sales.

Hospitality food and drink prices climbs 0.4% in August

This marks the fifth consecutive month of price increases

Consumers lean on AI tools to find and review restaurants

Operators are directed to harness AI to hear consumer voices.

Which Australian cities have the most affordable coffee?

High-income countries often have the cheapest coffees.

How much do Aussies spend on coffee?

Australians spend more on coffee each year than the economies of some countries.

Hospitality insolvencies climbs for a third time in July

This marks the highest monthly figure since November 2024.

Hospitality vacancies rise to 78,000 in August

This is the first time it has increased in a year.

The Middle East and Africa fast food market to hit $52.26b by 2033

The burgers and sandwiches segment accounted for 36.4% of the MEA fast food market share in 2024.

Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up

Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.

Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot

Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.

Fast-food brands lose growth momentum

London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.

QSRs slash prices as value wars loom

They also face competition from casual-dining brands.

Restaurants’ at-home sales up 13.5% YoY in July

Delivery orders topped 2.95 million, whilst takeaways neared 2.32 million.