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.
-
Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryFood and Drink
Foodservice price inflation under threat after November prices rise
While year-on-year inflation fell to 2%, the 17th consecutive period of decline, November brought a return to month-on-month inflation with a 0.3% increase in prices, the Foodservice Price Index (FPI) from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ revealed. This, combined with the potential impacts of the Autumn Budget, raises worries…
Read More » -
22 JanuaryPubs and Bars
December delivers 3.2% growth after late festive surge for pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, according to data from the CGA RSM Hospitality Business.The like-for-like figure is the Tracker’s highest point since May and is just above Britain’s general rate of inflation. It represents a solid performance for the…
Read More » -
20 JanuaryFood and Drink
UK drinks sales dip 9% in first week of the year
UK drinks sales dipped 9% in the first full week of January as consumers reduced their visits to the On Premise after Christmas and New Year, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker showed. The “slow” week is in contrast to the final fortnight of last year, when sales jumped by…
Read More » -
15 JanuaryBusiness
Hospitality has lost 119 venues per week since March 2020
It has been revealed that 27,951 hospitality venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate of 119 per week, according to data from CGA. However, 12,767 have opened during that time, either in vacated premises or in converted or new-build sites. The net result is…
Read More » -
13 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/01/25
Arc Inspirations has reported a “record” sales rise of 10.8% for December 2024, with the help of three new flagship openings. The bar group saw total sales hit £2m, with average weekly sales across its 19 venues peaking at a “record” £106k of revenue per site. The three new venues…
Read More » -
13 JanuaryNews
Consumer confidence rebounds as dining out surges in November
Consumer confidence recovers as 75% of people have gone out to eat in November 2024, CGA by NIQ’s latest On Premise Consumer Pulse Report revealed. The research, which provides suppliers and operators with insights into consumers’ latest habits and priorities, indicates that 92% visited the On Premise in November, up by…
Read More » -
9 JanuaryRestaurants
Takeaway sales at restaurants rise 6.2% in November
Top restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6.2% in delivery and takeaway sales for the 18th month in a row in November, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker. It continues a “strong” run of growth that was well above the rate of inflation as measured…
Read More » -
3 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 03/01/25
Boxpark’s turnover for the year to April 2024 dropped marginally to £19.9m, though the food operator said it is “confident” in its ability to secure further sites in 2026 and beyond. The group’s financial performance was impacted by a tougher macroeconomic environment with a drop in beverage sales partially offset…
Read More » -
3 JanuaryFood and Drink
Hospitality sales rise 2.7% in run-up to Xmas
Hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.7% in the run-up to Christmas during the week beginning 16 December, according to CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality Business Tracker. It comes as year-on-year sales failed to meet inflation in six out of the past 11 months, which left operators to balance fine…
Read More » -
Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberNews
UK drinks sales dip 4% in December due to poor weather
Total drinks in the UK were 4% below the same week in 2023 in the seven days to Saturday 7 December due to bad weather, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker has revealed. According to the data, stormy weather restricted on premise drinks sales in the first fortnight of December…
Read More »
