All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 17
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Will Charles’ coronation provide a King’s ransom for the UK economy?
Sales were £87m higher than average during last year’s Platinum Jubilee, the Daily Mail reports
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Foodservice price inflation shows signs of easing
Food price inflation fell slightly year-on-year to 20.6% in February, but margin pressure for operators is still expected to increase this year, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
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Bug burgers – coming to a bar near you?
As BrewDog considers serving cricket burgers in its bars, MCA explores the potential for insects to appear on more restaurant menus, hears about the health and environmental benefits, and asks whether customers can overcome their squeamishness and enjoy eating bugs
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Easter Weekend sees 64.2m pints sold
Sales were +5.4% versus 2022, with stout and world lager the biggest category winners, according to the Oxford Partnership
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Dinner experiences decline in channel share
The dinner day-part has seen its occasion share decline by 1.4ppts year-on-year, in the four weeks to 19 March 2023, according to the latest Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel data.
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Significant number of consumers planning cuts to nights out
More than three-quarters of consumers are planning to cut down on nights out, the latest Rekom Night Index has found.
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Consumer confidence and eating out intentions improve
The proportion of people who plan to eat out less has increased by three percentage points since Autumn 2022, according to PwC
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Restaurants saw boost to spend over Easter
Hospitality and leisure businesses benefitted from a 2.7% increase in the total number of sales as the warmer weather saw people come out and spend, according to new data
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Pret increases prices by up to 18%
The price of an all-butter croissant at Pret’s station sites has increased by 18.2%, for example, however price increases at its high street sites have been less steep, it has been reported
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Consumers opting to cook at home over restaurant meal
A fifth of consumers are even avoiding social plans that involve eating out, in order to save money, the latest Barclays card spending data has found.
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Energy bills ‘wiping out profits’
Pubs are closing at a faster rate than during the pandemic, with 150 permanantly lost in the first three months of 2023
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Calorie counting is wrecking menus – and risks driving a wave of eating disorders
Anti-obesity legislation is turning eating out into a minefield, the Telegraph reports
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Fulham Shore: ‘Too tempting an offer to refuse’
The cash offer on the table may not price in Fulham Shore’s full potential, but the acquisition by Toridoll represents a good deal at a time when the restaurant sector is not yet back to full strength
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Transaction values expected to flatline over Easter
Hospitality venues can expect to see growth in transaction volumes albeit at a consistent spend level over the Easter weekend, according to payments company Dojo
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Why Franco Manca is David Page’s Pizza Express mark two
As Fulham Shore seals a deal for a buy-out by Japanese food group Toridoll, MCA hears why the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands hit the mark for simplicity, authenticity, affordability
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UK leading Europe’s coffee shop outlet growth
The UK coffee shop market grew 4.4% over the last 12 months to reach 9,885 outlets, compared to overall European market growth of 3.3%, according to a new World Coffee Portal report.
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New concepts capitalise on experience-led dining during cost of living crisis
Consumers are increasingly seeking out experience-led dining as they seek to justify spending, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Consumers to further cut discretionary spend
According to research by KPMG, 63% of UK consumers have cut down on eating out, while 49% plan to cut down further due to a rise in energy bills and tax
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Lunch sees largest day-part share rise
Lunch now makes up 26.6% of all occasions, compared to dinner occasions at 29% and breakfast at 3.7%, according to Lumina Intelligence’s new Eating and Drinking Out Panel Quarterly report.
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Supply shortages likely to continue well into spring
Fresh produce, potatoes, beef, lamb, and salmon are all likely to see further pressures on demand and thus pricing, according to Lynx Purchasing