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Greggs, Costa named amongst UK’s strongest brands

EY is named the strongest brand this year after Dettol falls from the top 10 rankings.
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Greggs, Costa named amongst UK’s strongest brands

EY is named the strongest brand this year after Dettol falls from the top 10 rankings.
11 hours ago

Fast food menus balloon 6% over the last year

By assortment size, drinks are leading the way.
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Foodservice price inflation falls below 10% for the first time in two years

This is measured by CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
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At-home grows but remained flat in March

This is seen as a sign of more consumers eating out.
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Fast food chains adapt menus amidst decreasing demand

Chains continue to focus on meal deals and LTOs.

Secret ingredients behind popular price promotion

Campaigns offering percentage discounts constituted 17% of all LTO’s, gaining in popularity last year.

Food price inflation in hospitality continues falls but still higher than retail sector

Food price inflation in hospitality is 2.4 times higher than in retail.

Hospitality workers happier at work despite dip in earnings

Almost 3 in 5 are reporting a healthy work/life balance.

Combo meals surge as top fast-food offer

This type of offers made up almost half of special price promotions in 2023.

Last hour takeaway cancellations cause restaurants to lose more than $3k yearly

A weekly revenue of £10k may experience a loss from £66 to £133. 

Special price offers, free delivery tops list of preferred strategy for price promotions in 2023

Campaigns offering percentage discount are prevalent amongst delivery aggregators.

4 in 5 fast-food consumers don’t prioritise sustainable packaging 

Barriers include difficulty in incorporating it into daily routine.

Fast food promotion tactics defend against rising costs

Tactics such as offering more specials, meal deals, and free delivery have surged.

Are Brits spending less when eating out?

A survey revealed that 65% are dining out the same amount as they were a year ago.

Foodservice inflation a positive sign for operators: analyst

However, prices are still rising compared to 2023.

Soaring costs dents hospitality business confidence in Britain

3 in 5 business leaders don’t feel confident about the hospitality market.

Delivery, takeaway sales growth slows

Year-on-year increases have not exceeded the current inflation rate.