Sales
This section brings together all our editorial coverage related to sales performance, revenue growth, and commercial strategy across the UK foodservice sector. From quarterly trading updates and like-for-like sales trends to group-level reporting and market analysis, we provide restaurant operators, pub groups, catering firms, and F&B executives with timely insights into what’s driving turnover, and what’s dragging it down. Whether you manage a single site or a national portfolio, our sales reporting is geared to help hospitality leaders benchmark performance, identify consumer trends, and shape strategies that drive sustainable growth in a volatile trading environment.
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Aug- 2018 -9 AugustPubs and Bars
Meatliquor to open new Battersea restaurant
Meatliquor has announced it will be opening a new restaurant on Northcote Road in Battersea. Battersea residents have previously been able to order the chain’s food through a Deliveroo Editions ‘dark kitchen’ in the area. Meatliquor said it saw good sales on its well-known menu items such as the Dead…
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8 AugustRestaurants
Rockfish plans expansion amid strong sales growth
The seafood restaurant group founded by food writer Mitch Tonks, Rockfish, has reported 15% like-for-like sales growth in the May to July quarter, ahead of three planned openings in the next 18 months. Rockfish has five well-established coastal sites in the south west and also owns the Seahorse restaurant in…
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2 AugustPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers reports 0.4% sales increase as food businesses take a hit
Pub, bar and restaurant operator Mitchells and Butlers has reported a like-for-like total sales increase of 0.4% in its year-to-date financial results, as its food-led businesses experienced a poor performance. Like-for-like sales for the 11-week period grew by 0.9% with the group saying it had “very strong performances” in its…
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2 AugustPubs and Bars
Blind Tiger Inns undertakes £75,000 investment with Star Pubs and Bars
North west community pub operator Bind Tiger Inns is taking over the lease of The Rose and Crown in Chorley and undertaking a £75,000 investment with Star Pubs and Bars. The pub will be Blind Tiger Inns’ 13th site and it already has a reputation for live music, cask ale…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyPubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bars doubles outdoor investment
Star Pubs and Bars has announced that it is investing £6m this year in revamping the exteriors of its pubs to enhance their kerb appeal and increase external covers. The investment is double that of 2017 and is expected to benefit 260 pubs. Over 60% of the funds are being…
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27 JulyBeverages
Diageo sees 22% sales boost thanks to gin trend
Gin has been the most popular category for drinks company Diageo, with its Gordons and Tanqueray brands seeing a sales boost of 22% across Europe. Vodka sales at the firm were down by 2% in its latest financial results to the year ending June 2018, while its Guinness business saw…
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27 JulyBusiness
Chipotle releases financial results, beating analysts’ predictions
Mexican chain Chipotle has announced its figures for the second quarter ending 30 June, with expert’s predictions beaten on sales. Sales at the chain’s restaurants which were open for at least 13 months in the second quarter, saw a rise of 3.3%, a significant improvement on analyst predictions of around…
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27 JulyRestaurants
More restaurant groups to fail before year-end, analysts predict
At least two or three more restaurant groups are expected to fall before the end of 2018, analysts from real estate agents Christie and Co have predicted. In the first half of 2018, a number of high profile operators have turned to company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) as a means to…
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26 JulyBusiness
Clichés leave hospitality businesses at risk of losing sales
UK hospitality businesses are struggling to differentiate themselves according to new research released by marketing company Vistaprint. Based on analysis of 1,000 UK business websites, the study has uncovered the most common mistakes businesses make when branding themselves including ‘playing it safe with colours’ and using ‘clichéd objectives’ to describe…
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23 JulyBusiness
Takeaway sector thrives amid restaurant struggles
The UK’s top 100 takeaway businesses have seen a 10% increase in turnover from £2.7bn from £2.46bn in the past year, research from credit broker Funding Options has found. Furthermore, profits at the UK’s top takeaway businesses have risen from £160m to £180m, a 13% increase. In contrast, the UK’s…
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