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This archive curates our coverage involving data, insights, and analysis from CGA by NIQ, one of the UK’s leading sources of foodservice market intelligence. From sales trackers and consumer behaviour reports to channel performance and out-of-home trends, we break down CGA’s findings with direct relevance to restaurant operators, pub groups, bar managers, caterers, and F&B executives. Whether you’re making data-informed decisions, benchmarking performance, or responding to sector trends, our reporting translates CGA’s industry research into actionable insights for hospitality professionals.

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    30 October
    NewsDemand for sweet treats in hospitality grows, says CGA

    Demand for sweet treats in hospitality grows, says CGA

    New research from CGA by NIQ and Mademoiselle Desserts points to an ongoing appetite for treats despite the cost of living crisis, making mini desserts a good solution for menus in 2024.  The joint ‘Desserts and Sweet Bakery’ report reveals fewer than one in five (18%) consumers are cutting down…

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  • 30 October
    BusinessUK licensed premises drop below 100k for first time in 20 years

    UK licensed premises drop below 100k for first time in 20 years

    The number of Britain’s licensed premises has fallen by nearly a third in the last two decades to below 100,000 for the first time in 20 years, according to new figures from UKH in partnership with CGA by NIQ. At the end of this September, the total number of licensed…

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  • 26 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 26/10/23

    TRG has confirmed it received a request from Wheel Topco, the owner of Pizza Express, to evaluate a possible takeover offer for the company. However, TRG clarified that no formal proposal, including terms, price, or consideration, has been made by Wheel Topco. This follows reports that Pizza Express is considering…

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  • 26 October
    RestaurantsRestaurants’ delivery sales rise 10% but takeaways drop 3%

    Restaurants’ delivery sales rise 10% but takeaways drop 3%

    Britain’s top managed restaurant groups saw a 10% increase in delivery sales compared with September 2022, according to data from CGA. Despite this, takeaway and click-and-collect sales were down by 3% compared with the same period in 2022. Combined delivery and takeaway sales in September were up by 7% year-on-year.…

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  • 23 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 23/10/23

    Pret A Manger is partnering with franchisee Dallas International to expand its operations in the US. Dallas will operate about 50 Pret shops and have exclusive rights to open new ones in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. The deal includes refurbishing shops and developing new formats, including drive-thrus, with…

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  • 23 October
    Food and DrinkDrinks sales up 3% due to warm weather and rugby

    Drinks sales up 3% due to warm weather and rugby

    Drinks sales were up 3% year-on-year for the week ended 14 October as a result of unseasonably warm weather and rugby world cup games involving Ireland and Wales according to data from CGA. This increase makes it eight weeks of drinks sales growth out of the last nine. The rugby…

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  • 19 October
    NewsUK managed groups see 12 months of growth, CGA finds

    UK managed groups see 12 months of growth, CGA finds

    Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups completed 12 consecutive months of year-on-year sales growth in September, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The tracker, which is produced by CGA by NIQ in partnership with RSM UK, indicated like-for-like growth of 5.9% last month—close to both the Tracker’s…

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  • 18 October
    BusinessReservation no-shows double in past year, CGA finds

    Reservation no-shows double in past year, CGA finds

    The number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants has doubled since September last year, according to the latest research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ.  Some 12% of consumers are still not honouring their reservations and not informing venues in advance that they…

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  • 4 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 04/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 04/10/23

    Tortilla revenues grew 22% to £32.7m during the 26 weeks ending 2 July, due to eased cost pressures and increased consumer confidence. However, Adjusted EBITDA decreased from £2.5m in H1 2022 to £1.8m due to the absence of government support received in the prior year. The group also integrated Chilango…

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  • 4 October
    BusinessConsumers spend 6.5p per pound on eating and drinking out, says CGA

    Consumers spend 6.5p per pound on eating and drinking out, says CGA

    Consumers spent 6.5 pence of each pound on out-of-home eating and drinking between January and July 2023, according to data from CGA. The new Brand Track Plus combines consumers’ out-of-home preferences with card spending data to deliver analysis of engagement with key hospitality brands. The tracker gives insights into spending…

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