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.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    9 August
    Food and DrinkRestaurant Brands International Q2 revenues hit $2bn

    Restaurant Brands International Q2 revenues hit $2bn

    Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has revealed that total revenues leapt by 17.2% to $2.08bn (£1.63bn) from a year prior, as group-wide sales grew 5.4% to $11.25bn (£8.82bn) in the second quarter to 30 June.  It comes as net incomes during the period rose by 13.5% to $339m (£265m), which the…

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  • 8 August
    Restaurants Deliveroo returns to profit in H1 amid ‘encouraging’ consumer behaviour

     Deliveroo returns to profit in H1 amid ‘encouraging’ consumer behaviour

    Deliveroo has returned to profit following a strong performance in H1, as profits hit £1.3m for the period, up from a loss of £82.9m the prior year, as improved consumer retention and growing retail partnerships boosted sales. GTV was up by 6% to £3.7bn, with a constant currency GTV growth…

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  • 7 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 07/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 07/08/24

    Yum Brands has reported a 4% revenue rise to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) in Q2. The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill saw company-wide sales grow 3%, as it opened 598 new restaurants across 57 countries during the period. KFC revenues increased 5% to $717m (£563m) in…

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  • 7 August
    Pubs and BarsHeineken partners with AND Digital to implement new sales platform

    Heineken partners with AND Digital to implement new sales platform

    Heineken UK has partnered with AND Digital to launch HeiDeal, a new “data-driven” sales platform. The brewer stated that the new platform would “transform” how its sales teams build valuable contracts, providing customers with a smoother experience and more tailored deals. HeiDeal will model multiple deal scenarios that optimise margin,…

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  • 7 August
    NewsYum Brands revenue hits $1.7bn in Q2

    Yum Brands revenue hits $1.7bn in Q2

    Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill, has reported a 4% revenue growth to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2024.  Worldwide system sales grew 3% including a 1% same-store sales decline. GAAP operating profit for the group increased 6% to…

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  • 6 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/08/24

    Domino’s has downgraded its FY profit forecast, as PBT plummeted 35.2% to £59.4m as total orders were down 0.9% compared with the same period last year. As a result, group revenues were down 1.8% to £326.8m in the half-year period, with lower supply chain revenue offset by increased corporate store…

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  • 6 August
    PeoplePapa John’s names Todd Penegor as new president and CEO

    Papa John’s names Todd Penegor as new president and CEO

    Papa John’s has announced the appointment of Todd Penegor as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.  Penegor succeeds interim CEO Ravi Thanawala in the role. Having held the role since March of this year, Thanawala will continue at the group in his chief financial officer role.  Having…

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  • 6 August
    Food and DrinkWingstop UK business up for sale

    Wingstop UK business up for sale

    Wingstop has hired Goldman Sachs to conduct a sales process for its UK business, according to reports from Sky News. Sources told the outlet that the process was initiated in response to unsolicited expressions of interest from potential buyers. Goldman is understood to have begun issuing information about Wingstop UK…

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  • 5 August
    Pubs and BarsEuros hangover pushes drinks sales down in July

    Euros hangover pushes drinks sales down in July

    Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues fell 6% for the week ended 27 July 2024 as consumers tightened their spending following the European Championship, according to CGA. It found that patchy weather and tough comparatives with July 2023, which included the boost of the Women’s World Cup, were also…

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  • 5 August
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsKnoops appoints two non-exec directors

    Knoops appoints two non-exec directors

    Knoops has announced the appointment of Julian Metcalfe and Alice Avis as non-executive directors, both also being investors in the business.  Metcalfe is a “renowned” entrepreneur and co-founder of Pret a Manger and founder of Itsu.   Avis was previously CEO and chair of the Sanctuary Spa Group, an international beauty…

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