Research

1 in 3 UK adults considering the hospitality industry to work in

81% of those currently not working in the industry are also considering it.

1 in 3 UK adults considering the hospitality industry to work in

81% of those currently not working in the industry are also considering it.

Delivery, takeaway sales of UK’s top restaurant groups dip 3% in March

This marks the 16th consecutive month of year-on-year sales drops in the sector.

Food inflation fall continues but remains above 20%

Stabilising factors such as food and oil factors are seen as major influences of the fall.

Private equity are losing their appetite for casual dining: report

Different ways to fund restaurants will give rise to different operating models.

Cheaper restaurants earned more in 2022

Restaurants that averaged £15 experienced strong growth between 2021 to 2022.

UKHospitality lauds government incentives to tackle labour shortages

Currently, vacancies in the sector stood 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Dutch restaurant industry suffers labor shortage leading to untrained staff confusion

Labour shortages are leading to staff being inadequately trained.

COVID-free Christmas boosts contract caterers' sales by 27%

However, trading is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Foodservice spend dips 6% in 2022 as more eat at home

Spend is expected to bounce back as inflation eases and COVID-19 restrictions are reduced.

Foodservice price inflation drops 22% in January

This is the first decline since September 2021.

UK managed restaurant delivery sales drop 2%

This is the 15th consecutive year-on-year sales decline.

Work-life balance is key for hospitality employees: survey

One in four employees said the ability to work flexibly is even more important today.

Meal deals continue to deliver great value, in new ways: analyst

Deals will be instrumental both for operators to communicate value.

Festivities boosts hospitality in Britain’s top cities

Six of the 10 cities saw sales beat the six-week period three years ago.