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Analysis & InsightThe American chicken invasion
Robert Ancill charts how U.S. brands have reshaped the UK’s poultry consumption, fundamentally transforming the nation’s eating habits, and the opportunities and risks that come with a concentrated focus on a single prtotein
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Analysis & InsightHuman interaction increasingly important to great hospitality experiences
Almost half (48%) of those surveyed said human interaction was the most critical factor in having a great experience in a hospitality venue – a marked increase on previous years, a new report from Zonal has found.
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Analysis & InsightNumber of UK food halls rises 31%
Data from hospitality consultancy Next Phase reveals ‘the strongest growth figures yet for the UK food hall sector’ with just one closure recorded across the segment in the past year
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Analysis & InsightHow Flat Iron achieved a significant reduction in staff turnover
The steak restaurant group has reduced its staff turnover by 50% over the past two years, after listening to team members’ calls for improved workplace benefits, head of people Gina Knight shares
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Analysis & InsightCoffee buyers nervously watch prices rise as war drags on
Concerns about the war in the Middle East are edging coffee prices upwards, putting added pressure on coffee shop operators with modest average spend and slim margins
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Analysis & InsightJP Morgan: Admiral Taverns touted as potential buyer of Stonegate pubs
As the fifth largest pub operator in the UK, and with acquisitive ambitions, Admiral may well be running the rule over Stonegate’s c1,000-strong Platimum porfolio, JP Morgan speculates
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Analysis & InsightDublin down on growth – why quick-service brands are flocking to Ireland
The Emerald Isle’s QSR market is seeing an influx of operators crossing the Irish Sea attracted by surging consumer demand, a strong economy and favourable rates of VAT
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Analysis & InsightFood to go spend sees significant uplift
Average spend in the food to go sector has increased by 8.5%, driven by existing customers trading up to premium options, add-ons and higher basket values, rather than the sector expanding its market reach, Lumina Intelligence has found
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Analysis & InsightHave we reached peak coffee shops?
The UK coffee shop sector has enjoyed remarkable growth over the past decade, yet major branded chains like Costa Coffee and Starbucks which once defined the market are now reporting losses, closures and declining profitability
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Analysis & InsightPub and bar insolvencies more than double since 2020
Analysis from UHY Hacker Young said insolvencies were up nearly 3% year-on-year, with notable cases including Sixes, Oakman Inns, and more recently BrewDog and the Revel Collective
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Analysis & InsightWhat’s next for Fulham Shore?
The pioneering casual dining group behind Franco Manca and The Real Greek is facing an uncertain future with speculation of CVAs, closures, and a possible return for co-founder David Page
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Analysis & InsightUK restaurant market declined 2% in 2025
The restaurant sector’s growth lagged the total eating out market - but demand remains for premium-casual dining, differentiated propositions, and strong guest experiences, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightCACI: ‘Successful brands are turning excitement and loyalty into growth’
Speaking at MCA’s recent Food to Go Conference, Paul Langston shared sales and transaction data from the 30-plus brands that CACI tracks within the sector and reflected on what has driven their growth
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Analysis & InsightFrequency and spend beats inflation in February
Promotions enticed consumers to return to eating out, leading to a 7.3% jump in frequency and a 9.4% boost in spend year-on-year, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightThe GLP-1 era: Will UK hospitality mirror US dining trends?
As American brands such as Shake Shack release weight-loss drug-friendly dishes, and consumption builds in the UK for GLP-1 medication, Helen Gilbert explores what a transformed eating out landscape might look like, and the operators that are getting on the front foot when it comes to nutrient-rich, customisable dishes
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Analysis & Insight‘The chef is a metre away from you’: The cosy allure of micro-restaurants
Tiny eateries such as the award-winning Gwen in Wales, which holds just eight customers, are spreading across the UK
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Analysis & InsightFallouts and financial woes: Inside Heston Blumenthal’s sinking empire
Current and ex-staff claim the demise of London restaurant can be traced back to the departure of the chef’s right-hand man, The Guardian reports
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Analysis & InsightWhat impact will surging costs have on pub giant Wetherspoon?
The pub chain has warned over profits due to higher than expected costs and experts fear the Iran war could compound its woes
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Analysis & InsightThe Noma affair will leave a very nasty taste in the mouth
High-end restaurants as a force for moral good was an idea long lacking in self-awareness, Jay Rayner writes in the FT
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Analysis & InsightBars, pubs and clubs lead spend growth in February
The bars, pubs and clubs category grew spend by 3.3% in February – ahead of the overall eating and drinking out market, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.