Disposable Income

Reporting on how changes in consumer spending power are influencing footfall, pricing strategy, and menu engineering across UK restaurants, pubs, cafes, and catering operations. This section explores the impact of inflation, interest rates, and household budgets on dining habits, helping operators anticipate shifts in demand, adapt promotional strategies, and plan for trading conditions shaped by fluctuations in economic confidence and discretionary spend.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    31 July
    RestaurantsTurtle Bay FY sales hit ‘record’ £93.7m

    Turtle Bay FY sales hit ‘record’ £93.7m

    Caribbean-themed restaurant chain, Turtle Bay, has reported a sales rise of 6.1% to a record high of £93.7m for the 52-week period to 31 March.  According to the group, it managed to bounce back “quicker and stronger” following the pandemic and experienced “industry-leading” like-for-like growth in its estates with further…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    10 June
    Pubs and BarsSt Austell Brewery FY23 revenues rise 10% to £229.5m

    St Austell Brewery FY23 revenues rise 10% to £229.5m

    St Austell Brewery, which owns over 160 pubs, inns and hotels across the West Country, has reported another “record” year where total revenues rose 10% to £229.5m for the year to 31 December 2023.   This comes as the group’s total operating profits for the financial period reached £13.2m, showing a…

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  • May- 2024 -
    10 May
    Trade AssociationsOver 70% of venues to invest in refurbs despite rising costs

    Over 70% of venues to invest in refurbs despite rising costs

    Some 71% of hospitality operators are set to invest in venue refurbishments in the next year, a new survey from trade organisations has revealed. Despite cost pressures, 95% of operators are planning to invest in customer service, 92% in staff training, all up significantly on last quarter. The survey was…

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  • Mar- 2024 -
    26 March
    Pubs and BarsNearly 75% of consumers visited a pub or bar over Christmas

    Nearly 75% of consumers visited a pub or bar over Christmas

    Nearly three quarters (73%) of consumers visited a licensed venue over the festive season, according to data from CGA. However, the number of people going out fell by five percentage points year-on-year, as high inflation put pressure on spending. Nearly all (97%) consumers told CGA they had been affected by…

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  • Feb- 2024 -
    21 February
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales back in modest growth after tough January

    Drinks sales back in modest growth after tough January

    Drinks sales in the UK rose 1% for the week ended 10 February compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. Trading last week was boosted by stable weather and the Six Nations rugby tournament. This follows four successive weeks of negative numbers, thanks to a…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    29 January
    FeaturesFranchises in and mid-market out: The year ahead for the restaurant industry

    Franchises in and mid-market out: The year ahead for the restaurant industry

    The last year has been a difficult one for the restaurant industry. While the pandemic was tough for a lot of businesses, many managed to hold on to dear life only to go out of business in the years after. This has meant that the market for buying restaurants and…

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  • 15 January
    FeaturesWhy are insolvencies more likely to affect the hospitality sector?

    Why are insolvencies more likely to affect the hospitality sector?

    According to PwC’s outlook for 2024, there will be a significant rise in corporate insolvencies in 2024, just shy of 30,000 with smaller businesses accounting for the lion’s share. However, it further added that industries most impacted are likely to be hotels and catering, along with manufacturing, and transport and…

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  • Dec- 2023 -
    8 December
    BusinessHospitality to benefit from £7.4bn spending boost this Xmas

    Hospitality to benefit from £7.4bn spending boost this Xmas

    Brits are planning to spend up to £200 on festive outings throughout the season, amounting to an estimated £7.4bn splurge on Christmas parties nationwide this year, according to research from Double Dutch and OnePoll. According to the survey of 2,000 UK adults, the increased spending provides a welcome boost to…

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  • Jul- 2023 -
    3 July
    Pubs and BarsDrink sales rise YOY for ninth consecutive week

    Drink sales rise YOY for ninth consecutive week

    On-premise drink sales increased year-on-year for the ninth week in a row, up 7% compared with June 2022, according to the latest figures from the CGA. The CGA tracker, which calculates average sales in managed venues, found that the 7% figure for the seven days to last Saturday (24 June)…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    22 June
    Pubs and BarsHigh inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA

    High inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA

    The Night Time Industries Association has said that high inflation is still impacting the night time economy and consumer spending. The trade association believes that despite the warm weather and three bank holidays last month operating costs and consumers tightening their belts have affected the sector. This comes after it…

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