CGA by NIQ
We report on the market intelligence and data-driven insights published by CGA by NIQ, one of the UKโs 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 youโre shaping menu strategy, tracking footfall, or planning investment, we break down CGA by NIQโs findings into clear takeaways to support commercially minded decisions across the foodservice sector.
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Nov- 2024 -7 NovemberRestaurants
Foodservice inflation falls to 2.4% in September
Foodservice price inflation fell to 2.4% in September, the 15th consecutive month of easing, according to data from CGA. However, nine out of ten categories show month-on-month price increases highlighting persistent inflationary pressures. This marks the fourth consecutive month of overall month-on-month inflation. The Vegetables category continues to report high…
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6 NovemberPubs and Bars
No shows in hospitality reach record high of 14%
The number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants is back to a record high, with 14% of guests not honouring reservations or informing venues in advance that they need to cancel, according to new figures from Zonalโs latest GO Technology report, in partnership…
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4 NovemberNews
Drinks sales struggle to grow ahead of Christmas season
Drinks sales continue to struggle for year-on-year growth ahead of the Christmas season, CGA by NIQโs Daily Drinks Tracker shows. According to the tracker, average sales in managed venues in the week to 19 October just about surpassed the same week in 2023, with fractional total growth of 0.1%. However,…
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4 NovemberRestaurants
Deliveries rise and takeaways stabilise as at-home sales grow
British restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6% in delivery and takeaway sales in September 2024, according to CGA. The figure represents a slight strengthening from growth of 4.6% in August. Year-on-year trading has been comfortably above the rate of inflation in every month of 2024 so far. Restaurantsโ…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberFood and Drink
Weekly drinks sales drop 5% amid tough comparatives
Average drinks sales in managed venues in the week ended 12 October were 5% down on the same period last year, according to data from CGA. October 2023 benefited from warm weather across most of the country and the closing stages of the Rugby World Cup. The latest numbers continue…
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24 OctoberFood and Drink
Hospitality groups see sales rise 1.7% in September
British hospitality groups recorded a year-on-year sales rise of 1.7% in September, according to CGA RSMโs latest Hospitality Business Tracker.ย This means that managed venues have achieved like-for-like increases in eight of the nine months to September 2024. Following recent below-inflation growth of 1.5% in July and 1.3% in August,…
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4 OctoberAdvice
What hospitality operators should know about the new tipping act
As of 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act is being enforced, bringing significant changes to the way hospitality businesses must handle tips and service charges. This new legislation mandates that all customer tips be passed directly to staff without deductions.ย A recent study has revealed that only…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberFood and Drink
September sunshine brings drinks sales back into growth
Average sales in Britainโs managed venues in the week ended 21 September were 3% ahead of the same period in 2023 after a bout of sunny weather. Widespread sunshine brought consumers out to beer gardens and terraces, and sales were up by between 8% and 11% from Monday 16 to…
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27 SeptemberAnalysis
Why experiential hospitality is gaining popularity
Trends are beginning to point towards this: people are no longer content with simply dining out or grabbing drinks at their favourite local spot. In todayโs world, experiences are king. From competitive socialising bars to immersive event spaces and quirky food halls, the modern consumer is searching for something that…
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26 SeptemberFood and Drink
Restaurants enjoy โstrongโ delivery sales in August
Restaurant group ended the summer with โstrongโ delivery sales, as like-for-like sales grew by 7.3% in August, according to CGA by NIQ.ย However, the positive performance was driven by increased prices, as the volume of takeaway orders continued a downward trajectory.ย Year-on-year increases in takeaways have been โcomfortablyโ above the…
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