All Forecasts articles – Page 2
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Weekend PressOnly the World Cup is keeping pubs afloat, says Estrella UK chief
Luke White, MD of Damm UK, tells The Telegraph pub margins remain ‘razor thin’ despite prediction of extra 5.5 million pints drunk during England’s quarter final clash with Norway last night
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Weekend Press‘One shark and chips, please’: What you’ll be eating when cod comes off the menu
An explosion of octopus and anchovies in our seas could produce more variety at your local chippy, reports The Telegraph
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NewsHospitality warned heatwave could drop bookings by up to 48%
Analysis of the June heatwave carried out by Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight also shows the hot weather caused hospitality covers to decline by 19% and walk-ins to drop by 11%
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Analysis & Insight‘The biggest barrier is uncertainty’ – AlixPartners on pub sector M&A
Rising consumer caution, stubborn borrowing costs and growing pressure on leveraged operators are reshaping the UK pub M&A landscape, AlixPartners director Craig Rachel, who told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsRise of GLP-1s ‘reshaping’ Britain’s hospitality industry
New research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows consumers on the weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, snacks and dining out
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘Our long-term ambition for the UK remains unchanged’
The US burger chain, which recently marked five years since it relaunched in the UK, tells MCA it continues to see the opportunity for ‘expansive growth’ across the country
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NewsFoodservice inflation stabilises in May
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector eased by 0.1% month-on-month in May with the most significant downward price movements coming in fresh produce, dairy, and oils
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NewsMay half term heatwave boosts hotel demand but costs keep profits flat
The latest RSM UK Hotel Tracker shows occupancy of UK hotels rose marginally from 79.4% to 79.7% in May year-on-year, but was flat in London at 82%
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup ‘way beyond expectations’ for pub leaders
According to MCA’s leader roundtable discussion, the pub sector is so far enjoying the spoils of the FIFA World Cup 2026, depsite navigating a heatwave, late kick-offs and an unpredictable England side
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NewsChristie & Co: ‘UK hotel market signalling phase of stabilisation in 2026’
The specialist business property adviser’s latest report says that domestic tourism continues to underpin UK hotel demand, while staycations remain resilient but increasingly competitive
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NewsSmacks reports ‘strong momentum’ with Q1 system sales up 49%
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, says it is accelerating its franchise recruitment programme off the back of the results
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NewsWhitbread: ‘We think the plan we’ve laid out is the right one’
Following its Q1 results, the group has pushed back against calls from activist investor Corvex Management to reduce UK capex saying it ‘would not be the right thing to do’
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NewsWhitbread delivers ‘strong and improved’ Q1 performance
The group has reported total sales growth of 2% in the first quarter of its financial year and says its new five-year accelerating growth plan is being executed ‘at pace’
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Analysis & InsightHospitality remains ‘stuck in stagnation’ as like-for-like sales grow marginally in May
Year-on-year growth across Britain’s leading hospitality groups has now been below the UK’s rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index, for 13 consecutive months
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NewsEveryman to delist from stock exchange
The 49-strong luxury cinema group said recent trading has been positive – but there was ongoing uncertainty due to the challenging economic environment
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InterviewsSugarloaf: ‘TGI Fridays had to right size to set itself for the future’
The casual dining group still sees plenty of scope for growth in the UK, and is also keen to rebuild its reputation as a bastion for entry-level job opportunities in the hospitality sector
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NewsLondon enjoying ‘taco renaissance’ as online searches surge
According to DesignMyNight, there has been a 261% year-on-year increase in searches for the staple Mexican dish in the capital
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NewsPret to expand into major Canadian airports
The expansion of the sandwich giant’s Canadian presence forms part of its ongoing agreement with A&W Food Services
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NewsHaven CEO keen to roll out Wetherspoon partnership across estate
Simon Palethorpe says the tie-up has been a storming success for the caravan park operator with one million Wetherspoons meals having been sold in the two years since its launch
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NewsJamie Oliver Restaurants to expand India footprint
The group has announced a major strategic expansion across the country in partnership with its franchisee, Dolomite Restaurants, with five new sites set to open this year