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Store expansion slowed in past three months: report

Of those tracked by GapMaps, Soul Origin, KFC and Schnitz lead openings

Store expansion slowed in past three months: report

Of those tracked by GapMaps, Soul Origin, KFC and Schnitz lead openings

Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales up 2% in April but cost pressures stunt growth 

London still lags pre-COVID-19 trading, whilst sales up 3% beyond the M25.

More loyalty programme members are making the most of benefits — here what it means for QSRs

71% of members indicated that the loyalty programmes have an impact on how much and how often they purchase.

Foodservice sector inflation hits 13.6% YoY in March 2022 

The figure is the highest in the history of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

Families with kids already saving to spend for Christmas: IGD

60% of shoppers agree that a rise in costs would “seriously” affect how much they spend on special occasions this year.

Delivery, takeaway sales slip YoY as more customers opt for out-of-home eating

The focus for operators is turning repeat customers into loyal advocates, an analyst said.

Hong Kong restaurants slightly more optimistic as social distancing restrictions relax

Extending dine-in hours and providing additional subsidies to affected restaurants are considered the ‘most effective’ measures by the government to...

Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders

A new survey highlighted widespread job vacancies and upward pressure on labour costs.

Nearly three in four consumers want ‘lack’ of accessibility in hospitality venues addressed: survey

Restaurants scored low in terms of having a good reputation for adhering to disabled people’s needs.

Fish & chips, pizza amongst Brits’ top takeaway choices

Londoners are the biggest spenders, with an average of £73.70 spent on takeaways each month.

Singapore’s delivery riders are highly satisfied with work but most are “excluded” in future policy talks

A new study reveals riders are not in favour of industry changes that could “potentially disrupt the autonomy they currently enjoy.”

Singapore's food inflation eases to 2.3% in February

Lower inflation for non-cooked food offset higher inflation for prepared meals.

Food and drink inflation doubles in January

Long-term sanctions on Russia’s economy might well raise inflation to levels “not seen for a generation,” Prestige Purchasing’s CEO said.