Research
Digital kiosks in South Korea reduce restaurant staff by 11.5%
Digital kiosks in South Korea reduce restaurant staff by 11.5%
Those affected are mostly temporary workers.
1 in 2 consumers prefer familiar restaurants over new ones
However, restaurants with discounts or reward systems can still entice them.
Price fluctuations should remind operators that the market remains volatile—analyst
Inflation in June 2024 stood at 3.6%.
3 in 5 Hong Kong restaurants anticipate surge in takeaway due to hot weather
21% planned to adjust their menu.
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Hospitality insolvencies climb 20% in May
Unseasonal cold and wet weather impacted trading in the first half of 2024.
GYG, Nando’s, and Pizza Hut tops list for YouGov’s biggest brand movers
The brands were ranked based on metrics that saw a significant increase month-on-month.
Disparities in the rate of price inflation across fast-food menus
Price hikes vary by menu category, led by drinks.
3 in 4 hospitality workers struggle with mental health
The top challenges were long hours and the cost of living crisis.
Dine-in catches up as delivery inflation cools faster
Delivery was considerably more expansive but the gap has started to narrow.
Hospitality businesses warned to brace for higher wage cost
Wages could increase by 50% for workers aged 18 to 20.
Why are consumers avoiding food and beverage outlets?
1 in 2 stopped ordering from F&B outlets after learning of poor hygiene.
UK foodservice inflation slows, but outpaces grocery in 2024
There is a 5% gap between menu price inflation and F&B prices in retail outlets.
Delivery sales grew 11.3% in May as weather keep consumers from going out
At-home sales have grown for 12 consecutive months
Foodservice inflation slows but remains higher than retail
A gap of 5% remains when compared to retail F&B prices.
Gen Zs name their top picks for employers in Hospitality and QSR
Ben & Jerry’s was the number one pick.
Is it time for a tech renaissance in drive-thrus?
70% of fast food sales in the US comes through drive-thrus
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