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.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    16 February
    RestaurantsTortilla confirms delivery partners following strategy review

    Tortilla confirms delivery partners following strategy review

    Tortilla has confirmed UberEats and Just Eat as its delivery partners, following a review of the fast-casual brand’s delivery strategy, which was announced on 20 December 2023.  The news comes as, whilst the group’s multi-partner approach to delivery has supported strong growth in sales volumes and awareness, delivery commission charges…

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  • 15 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 15/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 15/02/24

    Britain’s leading hospitality groups saw YoY LFL sales growth of just 0.1% in January, according to data from CGA. This comes after there was like-for-like sales growth of 8.8% in December 2023. Knoops reported a 23% rise in revenues on a like-for-like basis for the start of 2024. In addition…

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  • 15 February
    Pubs and BarsJanuary Hospitality sales flatline amid consumer spending squeeze

    January Hospitality sales flatline amid consumer spending squeeze

    Britain’s leading hospitality groups generated year-on-year like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in January, according to data from CGA. This comes after there was like-for-like sales growth of 8.8% in December 2023. Restaurants saw sales growth of 0.9% in January, while pubs’ trading finished 1.5% ahead of the same period…

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  • 15 February
    NewsKnoops revenues up 23% since Christmas

    Knoops revenues up 23% since Christmas

    Chocolate drinks expert Knoops has reported a 23% revenue increase on a LFL basis for the start of the year.  In addition to over-the-counter, barista-prepared drinks, sales of chocolate flakes in stores are continuing to perform strongly – also up 23% LFL.  Online sales in January were up 163% on…

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  • 13 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 13/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 13/02/24

    Caffè Nero has announced “strong trading” for the first half of 2024, including sales growth of 17% over the same period last year as sales for H1 2024 hit £265m. In the UK, Caffè Nero reported sales of £200m, representing strong overall growth of 10.1%.  Drinks sales in pubs and…

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  • 13 February
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales drop for fourth straight week

    Drinks sales drop for fourth straight week

    Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs and bars have dropped 0.6% for the seven days ended 3 February, a fourth successive week of decline, with train strikes adding to the challenges facing operators. Footfall was also hit by rolling train strikes, which contributed to year-on-year drops in sales of 11% on…

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  • 13 February
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCaffè Nero H1 sales rise 17% to £265m

    Caffè Nero H1 sales rise 17% to £265m

    The Caffè Nero Group has today (13 February) announced “strong trading” for the first half of 2024, including sales growth of 17% over the same period last year. At group level, the business revealed sales for H1 2024 of £265m, an increase of 10% in like for like sales. In…

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  • 12 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 12/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 12/02/24

    Zizzi Owner Azzurri Group reported a 9% rise in revenues to £258m for FY23. The news comes as the group reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. During the year, the group opened four new Zizzi restaurants in addition to refurbishing another…

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  • 12 February
    Pubs and BarsOakman Group sees sales rise to £57.8m

    Oakman Group sees sales rise to £57.8m

    Oakman Group Plc has reported a 6% rise in sales from £54.4m to £57.8m and EBITDA of £1.8m for the financial year ending 2 July 2023. The group also recorded a “strong” end to the first half of financial year 2023/24 with sales over the Christmas trading period showing growth…

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  • 9 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 09/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 09/02/24

    Yum Brands total Q4 revenues rose 1% to $2.03bn (£1.6bn), as net incomes rose 24% to $463m (£367.3m) during the period ending December 2023. The news comes as the group’s global operations of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell saw a 5% rise in sales – driven by a 6%…

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