CGA by NIQ

We report on the market intelligence and data-driven insights published by CGA by NIQ, one of the UK’s most authoritative sources of foodservice analytics. This curates our coverage of sales trackers, consumer behaviour reports, channel performance metrics, and strategic forecasts, all interpreted with practical relevance for restaurant groups, pub operators, catering firms, and hospitality leaders. Whether you’re shaping menu strategy, tracking footfall, or planning investment, we break down CGA by NIQ’s findings into clear takeaways to support commercially minded decisions across the foodservice sector.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    21 August
    Pubs and BarsUK hospitality groups report 1.5% YoY growth in July

    UK hospitality groups report 1.5% YoY growth in July

    Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved year-on-year growth of 1.5% in July 2024, down from June’s rate of 2.9%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. As July started with the peak of the 2024 Euros, including the quarter, semi-final and final games, Britain’s pubs experienced like-for-like growth of…

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  • 19 August
    BusinessHospitality returns to outlet growth in Q2

    Hospitality returns to outlet growth in Q2

    The hospitality industry has recorded its first quarter-on-quarter growth in outlets in two years, according to the new Hospitality Market Monitor fry CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners.  It comes as a 0.5% rise in the number of licensed premises between March and June of this year has resulted in 462…

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  • 19 August
    Food and DrinkOn Premise alcohol consumption falls 23% as soft drinks gain popularity

    On Premise alcohol consumption falls 23% as soft drinks gain popularity

    The On Premise is witnessing a marked decrease in alcohol consumption, with a 23% decline in the UK, resulting in a growing appetite for soft drink options, according to CGA by NIQ’s leading OPUS data. Among the 18-24 year old demographic, almost a third (30%) reported drinking less than they…

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  • 13 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 13/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 13/08/24

    Nationwide riots have caused a 10% drop in sales as businesses closed and customers stayed away, according to CGA by NIQ. The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as 40%, with businesses reporting footfall down by as much as 75%.…

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  • 13 August
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales up 7% as heatwave hits the country

    Drinks sales up 7% as heatwave hits the country

    Total drinks sales in the UK rose 7% for the week ended 3 August 2024 as a heatwave hit the country, according to data from CGA. On 28 and 29 July, drinks sales rose 17% and 19% respectively compared with the same period in 2023. Tuesday saw more moderate growth…

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  • 13 August
    NewsRiots drag down hospitality sales by 10%

    Riots drag down hospitality sales by 10%

    Violent disorder and the nationwide threat of rioting last Wednesday (7 August 2024) caused a significant 10% drop in sales as businesses closed and customers stayed away, according to CGA by NIQ. The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as…

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  • 5 August
    Pubs and BarsEuros hangover pushes drinks sales down in July

    Euros hangover pushes drinks sales down in July

    Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues fell 6% for the week ended 27 July 2024 as consumers tightened their spending following the European Championship, according to CGA. It found that patchy weather and tough comparatives with July 2023, which included the boost of the Women’s World Cup, were also…

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  • 1 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 01/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 01/08/24

    Stonegate Group has secured a refinancing deal from TDR Capital, following strong demand from investors. This refinancing will extend the group’s maturities on the revolving credit facility and the senior secured notes to January 2029 and July 2029 respectively, and reduce leverage from 8.2x to 6.5x RR EBITDA today. Restaurant…

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  • 1 August
    Food and DrinkRestaurant groups see ‘strong’ delivery sales amid wet weather

    Restaurant groups see ‘strong’ delivery sales amid wet weather

    Managed restaurant groups in Britain have recorded the strongest growth in delivery sales since the end of the pandemic restrictions due to unseasonal weather, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker. According to the Tracker, like-for-like sales in June were 17.1% higher than in the comparable month…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    30 July
    Food and DrinkFoodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months

    Foodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months

    Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector has fallen for 12 months in a row, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ. It comes as inflation in June stood at 3.6%, a rate now considered normal for the industry.  The 12 consecutive months of…

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