All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 9
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Operators see improvement in trading
Despite signs of improvement, 68% of leaders are finding trading challenging, and 15% really challenging, Lumina Intelligence’s Top of Mind report reveals
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Delivery and takeaway sales rise 6%
Sales grew 6% year-on-year in August, the Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ has shown, making up 13% of groups’ total sales last month.
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Tech has ‘big role to play’ in staff retention
Technology is helping improve workforce related challenges, with 42% of hospitality leaders investing in digital solutions to help retain staff, according to research from CGA by NIQ and Fourth
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Business rates relief urgently needed to avoid losing more pubs
Figures showing that 383 pubs closed in the first six months of this year are a “stark reminder” of the realities facing the sector, with urgent action needed on business rates relief
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Pub demolitions and conversions on rise
The number of pubs being demolished or converted for other uses has risen by more than 50%, according to real estate specialist Altus Group
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How 2023 became the year of the wine bar
A new wave of wine bars is taking the capital’s coolest postcodes by storm and slaking the thirst of younger drinkers
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Value consciousness biggest concern for industry leaders
Hospitality leaders have reported a squeeze on household budgets as among the biggest long-term consumer trends affecting the industry, with ethical consumerism seeing a decline in Lumina Intelligence’s Top of Mind report
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Autumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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Fast food outlets ramp up menu prices
Figures show considerable price hikes across fast food chains, after Pret came under fire for increasing the cost of some menu items by 72% since 2020
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Dynamic pricing could ‘alienate’ customers
MCA examines the controversial move, which has caused some publicans and business owners leap to Stonegate’s defence - albeit some consumers have lashed out against the pubco’s policy to raise prices by 20p during busy hours
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Big Table takes on ‘substantial risk’ with TRG Leisure estate
Following the payment of a £7.5m ‘dowry’ to take on The Restaurant Group’s Leisure business, MCA explores the challenges facing The Big Table Group as it’s tasked with turning around the loss-making estate
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Washout summer boosts indoor venues
Managed restaurants were up 8.6% on August 2022 as consumers chose indoor venues, while pubs saw a 4.9% rise, according to the Coffer CGA Tracker
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Heatwave and Rugby World Cup boost weekend pub sales
Warm weather over the weekend grew pub sales, with an extra 13 pints sold in every pub compared to an average weekend
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Gen Z staff don’t see long-term career in hospitality
Low pay and benefits as well as unsocial working hours were cited as key barriers to a long-term career in the industry for 16 to 24 year olds
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Longer menus drive higher spend
Restaurant operators are introducing new, more premium main courses, while drinks prices are also being boosted, to mitigate the impact of inflation, according to Lumina Intelligence
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TRG’s leisure disposal ‘removes poison pill’
The Restaurant Group’s offloading of its leisure business was hailed for its “strong strategic rationale”, while the sites “may do better” under The Big Table Group, according to analysts
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Provenance-led and reimagined classics tipped as top sector trends
Lumina Intelligence identifies the top trends for this quarter and the concepts to watch that are already tapping into them
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Comfort food for the soul: the trend for nostalgic dining
As economic turbulence continues to drag on businesses and consumers alike, MCA explores the trend towards retro-inspired, nostalgia-led concepts and why they provide comfort in reminiscence
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US branded outlets lead the way in QSR
Contemporary US branded outlets are the biggest growth performers in the UK QSR space with chains such as Popeyes, Wendy’s and Wingstop leading the way, data from Lumina Intelligence shows
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Food price inflation sees marginal drop
Year-on-year food and drink price inflation fell slightly in July to 21.7%, down from 22.6% in June, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index