All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 27
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Analysis & Insight61% still experiencing staff shortages
Data collected by trade bodies shows almost 40% of hospitality operators are reducing trading hours as a result of labour challenges
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Analysis & InsightPlant-based diners increasingly value led
Psychographic data collected by Lumina Intelligence shows that plant-based consumers are putting an increased emphasis on value compared to last year
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Analysis & InsightValue for money driving consumer choices at travel outlets
A third of people say that value for money is now a key motivation when choosing a food and drink outlet in travel locations
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Analysis & InsightBank Holiday set to generate £5.8bn in sales
Consumers are forecast to spend an average of £138 in restaurants, pubs and bars across the UK on the weekend of 26-28 August
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Analysis & Insight‘We’re in the lap of the gods’: UK farmers contend with extreme weather
Food supply chains are coming under threat because of climate change, the Financial Times reports
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Analysis & InsightLe Gavroche: A fond farewell to the restaurant that changed Britain’s dining habits forever
A landmark on the British culinary map, the Evening Standard takes a look back at a titan of London restaurants
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Analysis & InsightWet weather dampens pub spend
Poor conditions in July deterred pub goers from beer gardens, however it boosted managed restaurant sales, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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Analysis & InsightHospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in 2023
A total of 759 businesses – 79 of which came from the hospitality industry – filed for administration between 1 January and 30 June 2023, according to law firm Shakespeare Martineau
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Analysis & InsightCan AI deliver on its promises?
MCA explores the implications of artificial intelligence for hospitality, its potential to improve the experience for businesses and customers, and whether it will live up to the hype as a revolutionary piece of tech
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Analysis & InsightBrits lose trust in politicians to protect pubs
Two in five (43%) of Brits do not trust Conservative, Labour, or Liberal Democrat party leaders to look out for the interests of pubs, according to CAMRA
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Analysis & InsightInvestment demand in hospitality and leisure space remains low
Investment demand is currently at just 13.9% across the hospitality and leisure space, according to property finance specialist Sirius
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Analysis & InsightTDR Capital: ‘These guys are ninjas, I wouldn’t bet against them.’
Following the private equity group’s £50m backing of Popeyes UK, MCA looks at the background of the investor behind Stonegate, EG Group and Gondola Holdings
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Analysis & InsightSunshine warms up June sales
Total like-for-like sales rose 6.7% in June, with pubs seeing a 10.8% rise – particularly those offering outside space, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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Analysis & Insight‘Solid headline performance’ drives pub sector resilience
The pub sector remained resilient in H1 2023, amid a strong interest for quality assets and some easing of headwinds, according to a report from Christie & Co
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Analysis & InsightCost of living - past the peak?
While food inflation remains painfully high, CPI falling to lower than expected in June gives hope that we are nearing the light at the end of the tunnel, Flora Zwolinski, senior insight manager at Lumina Intelligence, writes for MCA
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Analysis & InsightQSR forecast to expand in value by £2.3bn
QSR is forecast to expand by £2.3bn from 2019-23, driven by physical expansion, tech-led innovation, and the low-ticket nature of the segment, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightMcDonald’s ‘can’t hide behind excuse it’s a franchise business’
Following explosive allegations of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying at McDonald’s, MCA explores the reputational damage to the brand, potential legal liability, and how it can move forward under its complex franchise-operated business model
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Analysis & InsightNo-shows cost £89 a diner
Last minute cancellations and no-shows are the biggest issuess facing the industry is facing according to 23% of restaurant operators, research from Barclaycard Payments finds
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Analysis & InsightBranded restaurant forecast to recover to 98% of 2019 value
The UK eating out market is forecast to see turnover of £95.2bn in 2023, driven by continued inflation, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Pressures to grow shareholder returns remains for TRG
The pressure to make large disposals also remains, with shareholder Irenic saying improved trading ’highlights the gap between the company’s intrinsic value and its significantly lower share price’