All Research articles – Page 21
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Analysis & InsightConsumers tiring of meat-focussed bbq formats
Consumers are tiring of undifferentiated barbecue offerings, as well as traditional staples such as Chinese and Indian takeaway but interest is flaring in new cuisine types, MCA data has shown.
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Analysis & InsightPoll highlights increasing impact of Brexit on recruitment
The impact of Brexit on recruitment in the UK hospitality and events industry is increasing - but its influence on business in the sector generally has reduced in the last 12 months, according to industry body HBAA.
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Analysis & InsightUBS: food delivery to become as cheap as home cooking
Global food delivery will grow ten-fold over the next 12 years from $35bn today to $365bn by 2030, UBS has forecast.
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Analysis & InsightMore restaurants to offer own delivery service, believe 40% of consumers
Two out of five (40%) consumers believe more restaurants will start to offer delivery direct from their own websites, despite the rise of third party delivery companies like Deliveroo and UberEats, according to a new report by Zonal and CGA.
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Analysis & InsightOpportunities to premiumise tea offer
Operators should premiumise and specialise their tea offer in order to challenge consumers’ poor value for money perception of the beverage out of home, Allegra has suggested.
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Analysis & InsightNo-deal Brexit could mean 38% profit drop for restaurant chains
A no-deal Brexit could see a 38% profit drop for restaurant chains, new research has claimed.
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Analysis & InsightPub lfls up 3.5% in May but restaurants down 2.1%
May saw mixed fortunes for the eating and drinking out sector as the hot weather boosted trade for pubs but hit restaurants.
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Analysis & InsightSurvey flags up high salt content of OOH salads
Campaign group Action on Salt is calling for mandatory colour-coded nutrition labelling in restaurants and fast food outlets, following the results of its latest survey, which highlighted the high levels of salt in some bought salads.
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sector missing out on £6.75bn a year, claims report
A new report from Barclays Corporate Banking has claimed that the hospitality sector is missing out on a potential £6.75bn of extra revenue a year, because businesses aren’t open at the times the modern consumer demands.
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Analysis & InsightPub visits fall driven by independents
Pub visits declined in the year to the end of March, driven by a steep decline for independents, according to data for the NPD Group.
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Analysis & InsightHarvester sees boost to visits following site refresh
Harvester has seen an overall boost to visits following a refresh at many of its remaining sites, according to data from MCA’s Pub Brand Monitor (Q1 2018).
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Pubs performed strongly in May Barclaycard data
Pubs performed strongly in May, with consumer spending up 12.5 year-on-year, according to the latest Barclaycard data.
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Analysis & InsightGreater use of psychological pricing expected
The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.
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Poll shows confidence returning to sector
A poll of business leaders has shown confidence returning to the sector, with 75% saying they feel optimistic about their company over the next year.
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Analysis & InsightFast service outstrips food quality as top FTG need
Fast service has overtaken food quality as the biggest driver in choosing food to go (FTG), the latest MCA data has shown.
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Analysis & InsightBeer sales slump 1.7% in Q1 2018
Combined on and off-trade beer sales were down 1.7% in the first quarter of 2017, according to the latest data from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
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Analysis & InsightBuoyant bakery market boosted by savoury goods
The latest MCA data has shown strong increase in bakery visits, fuelled by savoury treats.
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Analysis & InsightModest price rises as operators watch consumer spending pressures
Modest price rises of 2% have been introduced on spring and summer menus as operators carefully manage increases in their own costs and pressures on consumer spending, MCA analysis reveals.
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Analysis & InsightCasual dining: The middle ground
In a challenging climate for the casual-dining sector, what is the health of those operators in the middle ground? MCA’s director of insight Steve Gotham analyses some key players using a range of MCA’s analytic tools
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Analysis & InsightSector sees half a billion visits lost due to decrease in frequency
The eating out sector has lost half a billion visits over the past year, due to a dip in frequency, the latest MCA data has shown.