All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 15
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Eating out market forecast to grow 4.6% in 2023
The total UK eating out market is forecast reach a value of £95.2bn this year, Lumina Intelligence’s new UK Eating Out Market Report has revealed.
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Lumina Intelligence: Changeable spending patterns in mixed May performance
The lack of sustained penetration improvements indicates a continuing uphill battle for operators to encourage volume growth, Lumina Intelligence’s Katie Prowse reports
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London workers go to office 2.3 times a week
Centre for Cities reports that while the capital has embraced hybrid working, the longer term economic impact of this shift remains uncertain
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Menu prices up 10.3%
Lumina Intelligence’s latest Q1 Menu Tracker reports restaurants, pubs and bars are introducing new, more expensive menu items
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Equity, diversity, & inclusion in hospitality: the way forward
With a long way to go before diversity in boardrooms matches the diversity in the kitchens, MCA speaks to the operators and the experts about advancing inclusion in the workplace
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London sees continued recovery in sales
Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups in the capital achieved year-on-year sales growth of 10.4% in April 2023, just ahead of inflation, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker has shown.
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Food to go: What’s inspiring spring/summer NPD
MCA explores the trends influencing the new spring/summer launches from the UK’s leading food to go brands and how they stack up against competition from the grocery retailers.
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Brandwatch: Barburrito
Second in scale in the fast-casual Mexican market, MCA explores Barburrito’s journey, customer perceptions of the brand and whether the acquisition by TRG could give it a new lease of life
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Average spend declines year-on-year
Rail strikes, the March 2023 budget, and increased consumer confidence all caused volatility in weekly penetration, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Delivery and takeaway sales see slight decline
Sales fell by 1% year-on-year in April, the new Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ has shown, making up 14% of groups’ total sales last month
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TGI Fridays goes back to basics
As the once-trendy cocktail concept looks to reconnect with its New York roots, MCA considers whether this latest plan is enough rejuvenate the fatigued brand
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Foodservice price inflation under 20% for first time in five months
There has been an easing in the price of key commodities, including dairy, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
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Popeyes leads outlet growth in QSR
The Louisiana fried chicken concept is expected to grow by 126% in 2023 to reach 34 sites
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Over 55s wield most influence when deciding where to eat out
Older customers are key decision makers when it comes to choosing which venues to visit, while also spending more time in the trade
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Spending up 26.7% over Coronation
Pubs and Bars were up 26.7% year-on-year, while restaurants were up 4.42%, according to Barclaycard
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Pub and bar occasions see year-on-year drop despite holidays
Pub and bar occasions decreased by 1.2 ppts year-on-year in the four weeks to 16 April, while QSR saw a 1.3 ppt rise
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Coronation pub sales trump Jubilee weekend
Draught beer and cider sales were up 5.7% over the Coronation bank holiday weekend compared to the Jubilee bank holiday last year, according to Oxford Partnership
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Easter spend a mixed picture for hospitality
Spend in pubs, bars and on delivery all fared better in April due to the boost in trade from the Easter Bank Holiday, but restaurants saw growth in spend decline further
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London sees footfall bounce back
London has improved its standings in the latest Top Cities table from CGA by NIQ and Wireless Social, following a bounce back in office workers and visitors to the capital over the first quarter of 2023
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Analysts find ‘strong progress’ at TRG
There was a positive reception to The Restaurant Group’s latest trading figures, cost savings, accelerated disposals in Leisure and increased rollout of Wagamama