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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Oct- 2024 -9 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 09/10/24
Loungers’ total revenues rose 19.2% to £178.3m during H1, as it opened a total of 17 new locations. It comes as Loungers’ like-for-like sales rose by 4.7% over the period. According to the operator of brands Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside, its performance during H1 demonstrates its ability to “consistently…
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9 OctoberRestaurants
Loungers H1 revenues rise 19.2% to £178.3m
Loungers has reported that total revenues rose 19.2% to £178.3m for the 24-week period to 6 October, as it opened a total of 17 new locations. It comes as Loungers’ like-for-like sales rose by 4.7% over the period, representing a continuation of the like-for-like sales growth of 5% that was…
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9 OctoberNews
Marston’s sales increase 5.8% in FY24
Marston’s total retail sales increased 5.8% according to its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 28 September 2024. The UK operator of 1,339 pubs said it also saw its like-for-like sales increase 4.8%, outperforming the broader market. The group said that both food and drink have shown “good momentum”…
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4 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/10/24
Wetherspoon has posted a profit before tax of £73.9m for the year ended 28 July, spelling a rise from £42.6m against the previous year. Alongside this, the company saw its revenues top £2bn in the period, up from £1.9bn last year. The chain now operates 800 pubs, down from 879…
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4 OctoberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon PBT jumps 73% to £73.9m
Wetherspoon has revealed that it has posted a profit-before-tax of £73.9m for the year ended 28 July 2024, up from £42.6m in the previous year. Alongside this, the company saw its revenues top £2bn in the period, up from £1.9bn in the same period last year. Furthermore, the company’s like-for-like…
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4 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP Group sees UK sales rise 12% in Q4
Operator of F&B outlets in travel locations, SSP Group, has reported that UK sales rose by 12%, with a like-for-like jump of 9%, during the fourth quarter ended 30 September. The group’s UK performance was driven by high demand in the air travel sector, a lower level of disruption in…
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3 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Blank Street Coffee UK turnover leaps 517% in first full year
New York-based coffee chain Blank Street Coffee has reported that UK turnover rose sharply by 517% to £11.4m ($15.2m) in the year ended 31 December 2023. Group revenues in the UK were also higher than the £1.9m ($2.3m) generated in its first six months in the market. According to its…
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1 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/10/24
Greggs has reported “good” like-for-like sales growth over Q3. According to the high street bakery chain, September proved to be the strongest month of the quarter, having launched its autumn menu that includes pumpkin spice doughnuts and lattes. The group expects its full year guidance for capital expenditure in 2024…
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1 OctoberFood and Drink
Greggs sales rise 10.6% in Q3
Greggs has reported “good” like-for-like sales growth over the Q3 ended 28 September, as total sales rose 10.6% and like-for-like sales in company-managed shops rose by 5% against the same period last year. According to the high street bakery chain, September proved to be the strongest month of the quarter,…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/09/24
Incipio Group has reported record sales of £25.9m for the year to 31 December 2023, having increased 32% against 2022. Meanwhile, the group also reported “record” adjusted EBITDA on continuing operations of £2.5m – a £1.8m improvement on the previous year. It comes as the group focused on its operational…
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