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Chinese fast-food chains eye Hong Kong listing
Chinese fast-food chains eye Hong Kong listing
They are using the city as a testbed for further expansion overseas.
Bakery chains thrive as burger segment declines in the UK
Bakery chain traffic went up 4.7% whilst burger joints declined 2.6%
Hospitality confidence falls for the fifth quarter
Only 14% of hospitality leaders feel optimistic about the future in the next year.
Restaurant openings slow in 2024
GYG lead all brands with the highest net store growth last year.
Analyst warns £3.4b additional business cost in hospitality sector
Industry leaders have warned of the need for operators to raise prices by 6% to 8%.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Insolvencies in the sector also dropped by 7% YoY to 3,464.
Hospitality spending weakest in January
This was reversed from a gain in December 2024.
December inflation raises fears of higher prices in UK's hospitality sector: report
December also saw the highest monthly jump since June 2024.
Latest research shows support for warning labels on fast food
But public remains split on whether it will effectively ease pressure on the NHS.
From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
Fast food top cuisine in Asia Pacific—foodpanda
The group recently revealed its 2024 milestones.
Hospitality sites steady in December 2024
Closures have however accelerated in Q4 2024.
Restaurants' at-home sales down almost 2% in December 2024
This was attributed to consumers’ shift towards going out.
Regional demand drives shift in QSR operating hours in the UK
QSRs in Wales have the longest operating hours.
Global fast food market to reach US$1.25t by 2033
Meanwhile, takeaways in Australia are also contributing to its growth.
QSR drive-thru rental prices outside UK towns seen overheating in 2025: report
The average drive-thru rent per sq. ft. is £50.
Hospitality insolvencies jump by 29% MoM in November 2024
The monthly increase in insolvencies could be an early warning sign, RSM UK said.
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Nominations are open to all multi-site fast food and fast-casual restaurants in the UK.
