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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Nov- 2022 -1 NovemberRestaurants
Leavers rate in hospitality jobs highest since March 2020, research finds
More staff are leaving jobs in hospitality now than at any time since the start of the pandemic, with the latest data from Fourth showing that 8.3% of the workforce left the sector between August and September. That’s the highest percentage of leavers since 15.6% of people left their roles…
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1 NovemberRestaurants
Fulham Shore H1 revenues up 35% on pre-Covid levels
Fulham Shore has reported that its revenues for the six months to 25 September 2022 (H1) have increased by 35% compared to the same period in 2019 prior to the onset of Covid-19, and revenues have also grown 25% year-on-year. Overall, the group traded in line with management expectations in…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberBusiness
Third of hospitality businesses at risk of going bust amid soaring costs
Over a third of the UK’s hospitality sector is at risk of business failure in early 2023 due to soaring energy costs and the rise in the cost of goods, according to a new survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII)…
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25 OctoberFood and Drink
Drinks sales surpass 2021, but inflation slows growth
Average drink sales in managed venues in the seven days to Saturday (15 October) were 5% ahead of the same week last year, and 4% up on the equivalent period in 2019, according to CGA by NielsenIQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker However, with CPI inflation reported this week to be at…
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21 OctoberFood and Drink
Deliveroo warns of growth hit despite strong Q3
Deliveroo has warned that future sales could be hit by the ongoing cost of living crisis, despite welcoming continued year-on-year growth in Q3. Over the period, gross transaction value (GTV) rose by 8% year-on-year, while GTV per order was up 6%, largely driven by item level price inflation. Nonetheless, orders…
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19 OctoberBusiness
Rising food prices push inflation back to 10.1%
Inflation has returned to the 40-year high of 10.1% in September, up from 9.9% in August, with rising food prices as the main contributor, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The increase to the annual inflation rate in September 2022 reflected, principally, rising food…
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17 OctoberPubs and Bars
Hospitality driving recovery in cities post-Covid, CGA finds
The hospitality sector is driving the economic recovery of major cities post-pandemic, with Birmingham reported as the most vibrant city thanks to its restaurants, pubs and bars, the CGA has found. Its latest ‘Top Cities’ report, conducted alongside connectivity solutions provider Wireless Social, provided a ‘vibrancy’ ranking of Britain’s 10…
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12 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret A Manger announces £10m staff pay rise
Pret A Manger has announced it will be investing an additional £10m in staff pay to support its UK workforce with the rising cost of living, with all UK employees across shops and its support centre set to receive a 5% pay increase, effective 1 December 2022. This means that…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?
“Quick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,” says Richard Morris, chief executive officer of Tortilla, “as consumers tend to turn to good value-for-money products and brands that they can trust during such times.” In fact, more people are purchasing takeaway or…
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11 OctoberPubs and Bars
Number of pubs ‘vanishing’ up by 50% in last 3 months
The number of pubs that have vanished from the communities that they once served has rocketed by 50% in the last three months, according to real estate adviser Altus Group. It warned that 50 pubs a month are now disappearing from communities across England and Wales. During the three months…
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