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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May- 2024 -14 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Greggs sales rise 7.4% to £693m in Q1
Greggs has reported that like-for-like sales rose 7.4% to £693m during the first 19 weeks of 2024, as it remains on track to open between 140 and 160 stores for the full year. The group also progressed its strategic growth plan, with delivery sales, evening trade and increased participation in…
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10 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/05/24
Krispy Kreme’s revenues increased 5.7% to $442.7m (£353.2m) in Q1. Organic revenue for the group grew 6.7%, fueled by a 19.4% increase in points of access and the success of global brand activations including Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts. Transactions at pubs, bars and clubs reached a 2024-high…
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10 MayNews
Krispy Kreme revenues hit $442.7m in Q1
Krispy Kreme’s revenues increased 5.7% to $442.7m (£353.2m) during the first quarter ended 31 March 2024. Organic revenue for the group grew 6.7% to $440.9m (£351.8m), fueled by a 19.4% increase in points of access and the success of global brand activations including Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts…
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10 MayPubs and Bars
Pubs sales up 16.8% in wake of bank holiday weekend
Transactions at pubs, bars and clubs reached a 2024-high on Saturday 4 May, as the sunny weather and bank holiday weekend encouraged Brits to make a trip to their local area, according to Barclays Consumer Spend data. Transactions were up 16.8% in comparison to the previous Saturday, and 2.5x as…
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9 MayBeverages
Brewdog CEO steps down
Brewdog co-founder and CEO James Watt has announced that he is set to step down after 17 years in charge. He informed the board of his decision last year and will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer James Arrow. He will still own 21% of the company and…
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8 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/05/24
JD Wetherspoon expects top-line of profit guidance as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in Q1, with year-to-date sales rising 8.3% despite this year’s bank holiday (6 May) being a week later. The company had opened two pubs and either sold or surrendered to the landlord a total of 18 “smaller…
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8 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon expects profits to hit top-line as sales rise 5.2%
JD Wetherspoon expects profits to be towards the top of market expectations for 2024, as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in the 13-week period to 28 April. Year-to-date sales also rose 8.3% despite this year’s bank holiday (6 May) being a week later. Total sales still increased by 3.3% in…
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7 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/05/24
Wet and cool weather brought down drinks sales for the week to 27 April, according to data from CGA. This comes despite daily sales being up by 11% year-on-year on Sunday 21 April, thanks to a strong round of Premier League fixtures. Sales suffered by comparison to a sunny late…
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7 MayPubs and Bars
Drinks sales dip in ‘soggy’ end to April
Drinks sales in managed venues for the week to last Saturday (27 April) saw a “disappointing” end to April after generally solid trading over the spring, according to data from CGA Strategy. Although daily sales were up by 11% year-on-year on Sunday (21 April), thanks to a strong round of…
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3 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 03/05/24
Yum! Brands reported a 3% decline in revenue to $1.5bn (£1.1bn) for Q1. Operating profit for the group also declined by 1% to $520m (£414m), while core operating profit grew 6%. KFC revenues declined by 8% to $632m (£503m), while sales for the division declined 4% to $105m (£83m). Nightcap…
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