Demand
Understand what’s driving, or dampening, customer demand across restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, and contract catering. Our focused reporting features dining trends, footfall patterns, booking behaviour, menu shifts, delivery and takeaway volumes, and the wider economic factors impacting consumer spend in hospitality. Whether you’re adapting to shifting weekday trade, reacting to seasonal fluctuations, or planning promotional strategies, this archive offers data-driven insights to help operators, chefs, and F&B leaders align operations with real-time market dynamics.
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Nov- 2025 -7 NovemberFood and Drink
F&B sector tops London retail demand for seventh quarter
Food and beverage (F&B) operators have continued to lead retail demand in London, maintaining their dominance for a seventh consecutive quarter, according to new research from real estate adviser Colliers. In Q3 alone, F&B brands accounted for 137 of the 330 retail space requirements tracked by the firm. Meanwhile, leisure…
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5 NovemberFood and Drink
KFC UK and Ireland sees sales jump 9% in Q3
Yum Brands has revealed that KFC UK and Ireland system sales grew 9% in the 13 weeks ended 30 September 30, 2025, driven by strong growth in transactions. Furthermore, the company stated that its in-store sales grew 8% while its delivery sales rose 12% in the period. It put this…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberRestaurants
Delivery growth fails to lift flat sales in September
A fall in takeaway sales offset gains in deliveries to leave Britain’s leading restaurant groups with flat like-for-like sales in September, according to new figures from CGA by NIQ. The latest Hospitality at Home Tracker showed combined deliveries and takeaways up just 0.4% on September 2024. It marks another month…
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23 OctoberRestaurants
SushiDog to open first site outside London at Birmingham’s Bullring
SushiDog will open its first restaurant outside London in January 2026, with a new site planned for the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham.The grab-and-go sushi brand, known for its made-to-order rolls and bowls, will occupy an upper-level kiosk with seating for up to 25 customers. The venue will include a…
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22 OctoberRestaurants
Restaurant and hotel prices rise as inflation holds steady at 3.8%
The cost of eating at restaurants and hotel stays rose slightly in the last month as UK inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Prices within the restaurants and hotels category increased by 3.9% in the year to…
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20 OctoberFood and Drink
Chaiiwala opens new site in Staines
Indian street food café chain Chaiiwala has officially opened a new branch in Staines as part of its wider expansion strategy targeting shopping centres, drive-thru locations and high streets. The new café, located at Two Rivers Retail Park in Staines-upon-Thames, adds to the Leicester-founded brand’s growing UK presence. Established in…
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14 OctoberFeatures
How international students are influencing the UK’s food scene
International students and diaspora communities are increasingly influencing the UK’s hospitality sector. Their appetite for genuine flavours and cultural familiarity is creating new opportunities for businesses willing to embrace global cuisines, ultimately shaping menus, delivery app offerings, and high street food trends nationwide. From bubble tea and hotpot to Korean…
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14 OctoberFood and Drink
Wasabi to open new Cheapside restaurant amid London expansion
Sushi and bento chain Wasabi has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Cheapside on 21 October, expanding its presence in central London. Located close to St Paul’s Cathedral, the site will serve customers in the City’s business district, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. The…
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14 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero Q1 sales hit ‘record’ £166m
Caffè Nero has recorded sales of £166m in the first quarter of its 2025-26 financial year, up 9% on the same period last year, as demand for iced drinks lifted summer trading. The Nero Group, which owns the Caffè Nero brand, reported like-for-like sales growth of 6% for the three…
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10 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP launches £100m share buyback as FY earnings meet expectations
SSP Group has announced a £100m share buyback after confirming it remains on course to deliver full-year earnings per share (EPS) in line with market expectations. The operator of food and beverage outlets across airports and railway stations said revenue for the year to 30 September 2025 rose about 8%…
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