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762 UK hospitality businesses closed in Q1 2026 as industry struggles to absorb rising costs
762 UK hospitality businesses closed in Q1 2026 as industry struggles to absorb rising costs
Recurring reasons for closures are weak late-night trading and less consumers drinking.
2 days ago
Restaurant margins in the the Philippines capital drops 2.8% in 2025
Operating costs jumped 24.7% from 2019 to 2025.
2 days ago
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
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Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag
Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.
4 days ago
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.
6 days ago
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
Deals drive demand as 48% of consumers favour discounted visits
However, eating out leads consumer spending cuts despite the discount appeal.
Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
Singapore fast food leads F&B growth as broader sector sees uneven demand
Fast food outpaces restaurants as monthly sales slip across F&B.
Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
Fast food footfall sees two-year low in Q1 amidst consumer cutbacks
Only a few regions saw customer traffic rise.
KFC tops growth in Saudi dining consideration
This was followed by Hardee's and Baskin-Robbins.
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth
Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.
UK sandwich consumption rises as eating-out habits shift
The report identifies three main drivers: taste, quality, and convenience.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
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