All Forecasts articles – Page 2
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NewsMarston’s brewery to close as cask volumes nosedive
Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed it is proposing to close the Burton-upon-Trent brewery, but said it would keep key ale brands, including Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn
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NewsPopeyes ranked as UK’s fastest growing restaurant brand
The fast-expanding fried chicken chain was the highest ranked restaurant brand to feature in the FT’s list of the UK’s fastest growing companies
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Sector’s ability to offer young people job starts at risk without budget action’
The warning comes as new analysis by the trade body reveals the stark impact of rising employment costs, with 45% of all jobs lost in the economy in hospitality
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NewsLane7 Group appoints Gavin Hughes as CEO
The competitive socialising business says the change, which will see founder Tim Wilks step back from day-to-day leadership, comes after a ‘transformative year’ marked by record revenue and EBITDA
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NewsJollibee UK working to improve financial position as losses narrow
The Filipino fast food chain has reported an operating loss of £3.3m for FY25, down from £3.8m the year before, with the group forecasting further reductions in 2026 and 2027
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Analysis & InsightCan McDonald’s new strategy re-energise growth?
The fast food giant is looking to gain market share in chicken and beverages, defends its leadership in beef, while invest in its restaurants and AI operating system
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NewsPermanently Unique has ‘clear and disciplined strategy’ for growth as turnover rises
The premium restaurant operator has reported sales of £42m in its financial results for 2025, with site-level EBITDA rising to £11.2m
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Analysis & InsightVAT cut likely to drive up eating out frequency
More than a third of consumers (39%) have said they would eat out more often if the much campaigned for VAT reduction resulted in lower menu prices, according to a new report from OpenTable.
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Analysis & InsightMajority of hospitality employees blame high staff turnover on unfairness and exclusion at work
Half of the respondents to Be Inclusive Hospitality’s latest survey also said their employers showed little or no meaningful action on the issue
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Analysis & InsightThe great footfall disconnect: where customers have gone and how to win them back
As pubs and restaurants battle a second consecutive year of declining footfall, data from Meaningful Vision reveals the formats, dayparts and demographics driving growth
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Weekend PressOdeon writes down cinema estate by £233m as audience recovery stalls
Accounts for Odeon Cinemas Group show the company recorded a £232.7m impairment charge in the year to December 2025, reflecting concerns that audiences may never fully return to the cinema habits they had before Covid-19
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Analysis & InsightHow restaurants can fight back against supermarket ‘premium convenience’
As premium ready meals look to bridge the gap with eating out, MCA explores how restaurants can compete for the occasion and give customers motivation to leave the house
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NewsJersey Mike’s founder backs UK growth with 400-store ambition
Peter Cancro dismissed concerns over rising operating costs in the UK, declaring there is an “unbelievable” opportunity for the brand, and predicting British consumers will embrace the chain’s hot subs
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NewsDelivery rollouts boost restaurant at-home sales as underlying growth stalls
Restaurant groups are continuing to grow their at-home businesses through delivery and takeaway rollouts, with total at-home sales rising 9.6% year-on-year in August
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NewsMitchells & Butlers returns to growth in Q4
Like-for-like growth in the fourth quarter was 1.4%, helped by the summer weather, after a flat Q3 for the managed operator
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NewsMcDonald’s focuses on chicken, AI and franchise investment to reboot growth
The fast food giant has unveiled a new long-term global growth strategy centred on expanding its share of the chicken market, deploying artificial intelligence across restaurants and providing billions of dollars in support to franchisees
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Analysis & InsightFine dining leads August growth despite softer summer trading
Premium restaurant operators benefited from experience-led spending, international tourism and demand for special-occasion dining
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Analysis & InsightSupply chain inflation sees ‘moment of calm’
Month-on-month foodservice inflation of 0.4% for August was described as a ‘relatively minor fluctuation’ ahead of likely future global volatility
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Analysis & InsightFood to go market is ‘getting tougher’
Cafes and coffee shops and QSR brands have seen spend growth and average transaction values fall over in the quarter to July 2026, with a focus on the customer mission increasing important, CACI has said.
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Analysis & InsightNight time sector shows tentative growth
The latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor reports the number of bars, clubs and other late-night venues grew by 0.4% between March and June 2026, the sector’s first growth in two years