Inflation
Our coverage compiles our focused reporting on how inflation is impacting the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from rising ingredient and energy costs to wage pressures, supplier pricing, and menu repricing strategies. We cover the knock-on effects across restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and catering firms, with expert commentary and operational insight to help owners, operators, and F&B executives respond effectively. Whether you’re managing margins, adjusting procurement, or making pricing decisions, this archive offers clarity on the inflationary forces reshaping the economics of hospitality.
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Oct- 2025 -9 OctoberRestaurants
Inception Group FY revenues rise 9.4% to £28.9m
Hospitality operator Inception Group has reported that its revenues increased by 9.4% to £28.9m for 2024, despite ongoing cost pressures across the sector. The company, known for themed London venues including the Mr Fogg’s collection, Cahoots and Control Room B, said like-for-like sales rose 6.4%, with EBITDA increasing by 3.4%…
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3 OctoberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon warns of new cost pressures despite rise in FY profits
JD Wetherspoon has reported a rise in annual sales and profits for the 52-week period to 27 July, but warned that new energy levies and higher wage costs will weigh on the business and add to inflation. The pub operator said sales for the year stood at £2.13bn, up 4.5%…
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1 OctoberPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame’s ‘resilient’ FY sales offset brewing decline
Shepherd Neame has welcomed a “resilient” full-year performance, despite revenues dipping by 4.6% to £164.3m, down from £172.3m the prior year, and lower brewing volumes. In the year ended 28 June 2025, underlying profit before tax fell by 3.7% to £7.6m. However, the brewer said it delivered “particularly strong” growth…
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Sep- 2025 -26 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers sees sales jump 3.9% ahead of year end
Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 3.9% rise in sales for the 51 weeks to 20 September 2025, with mid-market pubs and pub restaurants driving growth. The company said trading remained “ahead of the market”, though sales were weaker in London and across its more premium businesses. The group increased…
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25 SeptemberRestaurants
Pizza Express takes £41.8m one-off charge as FY profits recover
Pizza Express has reported that a non-cash charge of £41.8m has reduced the carrying value of the brand to £421.7m for the year ended 29 December 2024. The company maintains that this accounting provision did not reflect underlying trading performance. Excluding exceptional charges, Pizza Express posted a profit before tax…
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22 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Pubs see August sales rise 2.8% as restaurants and bars decline
Britain’s managed pub groups saw warm weather lift their like-for-like sales by 2.8% in August, but restaurants and bars experienced sales declines of 1.6% and 5% respectively, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker shows. Pubs marked their best month since April thanks to sustained sunshine, which helped beer and…
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18 SeptemberBusiness
BoE holds interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by…
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18 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Hydes FY turnover hits ‘record’ £40.8m
Manchester-based Hydes’ Brewery has reported a record turnover of £40.8m for the year ended 30 March 2025, surpassing last year’s £39.3m despite poor summer trading conditions and ongoing cost pressures. The brewer and pub operator revealed that profits dipped only marginally, with operating profit before exceptionals at £2.2m and EBITDA…
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17 SeptemberFood and Drink
Hospitality food and drink prices rise again amid global pressures
The UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of inflationary pressures in June 2025, with nine out of 10 categories seeing month-on-month inflation, according to data from CGA. The oils and fats category has been hit particularly hard, with prices rising 6.7% over the last year and by 1.6% in…
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8 SeptemberFood and Drink
Drinks sales growth tracks inflation in solid August
Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 16 August were 3.2% ahead of the equivalent week in 2024, according to data from CGA. This number was only marginally short of the UK’s current rate of inflation of 3.8%, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index. This result…
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