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.
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Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberBeverages
A quarter of consumers to spend more on hot drinks, says CGA
Over a quarter of consumers (28%) have stated that they are likely to spend more on hot drinks in the next 12 months according to data from CGA. More than half (54%) say they are likely to pay extra for a better quality drink, a figure that rises even higher…
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22 NovemberBusiness
Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again
Nearly half (49%) of hospitality business leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, up by four percentage points from August’s figure of 45%. Only 5% of leaders say their business is currently at risk of failure, down from 11% last quarter. The number feeling pessimistic…
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20 NovemberNews
Drink sales remain flat in November, says CGA
UK drinks sales remained flat in the first full week of November due to more wet weather, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker. Average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (11 November) were marginally down by 0.2% from the same period in 2022.…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Wet weather dampens managed hospitality venue sales in October
Britain’s leading hospitality groups saw year-on-year growth slow to 3.2% in October amid widespread poor weather, according to data from CGA. It is a 13th consecutive month of like-for-like growth for managed restaurants, pubs and bars however, it represents a slowdown from a 5.9% rise in September. The data shows…
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14 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/11/23
UK pubs and bars saw a 7% source in average drinks sales in the week ending 4 November, driven by Halloween, Bonfire Night, and major sporting events. This performance, the best since September, follows a flat second half of October due to adverse weather. All drink categories, including cider, beer,…
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14 NovemberPubs and Bars
Drinks sales up 7% as footfall bounces back
Britains’ pubs and bars saw average drinks sales jump 7% in the week ended 4 November helped by Halloween, Bonfire Night and big sporting events. This is the best weekly performance since September and follows a flat second half of October, when poor weather hit footfall in pubs and bars.…
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7 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/11/23
Oakman Inns reported an EBITDA drop from £11m to £9.8m for the year ended June 2023 due to the impact of inflation. Despite this, the group’s sales were 8% higher than the previous year, totaling just under £70m, as like-for-like sales for the core Oakman Inns business increased by 4.1%.…
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7 NovemberNews
Contract caterers’ Q3 sales rise 15%, CGA says
Contract caterers’ sales in the third quarter of 2023 were 15% ahead of the same period in 2022, the latest Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ and Bidfood revealed. It continues catering’s strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, when sales were decimated by lockdowns and widespread working from home.…
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6 NovemberBusiness
Closures slow after licensed premises drop below 100,000
The number of licensed premises in Britain has fallen by 3.6% over the last 12 months to 99,916 sites, according to data from CGA and AlixPartners. The total at the end of September 2023 marks the first time it has dropped below 100,000 since records began. The 3,766 drop over…
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3 NovemberRestaurants
Half of restaurant-goers say bad experiences damage brand loyalty
Nearly half (49%) of restaurant-goers stated that a few bad experiences is the biggest reason why they become less loyal to a brand, according to a survey by CGA and Zonal. The survey of more than 5,000 UK adults found that 52% of consumers say they now have higher expectations…
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