All Research articles – Page 22
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Analysis & InsightContemporary operators challenging top brands
Five Guys is leading the pack of contemporary operators challenging the established casual dining brands, the latest MCA data has shown.
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Outlet growth of 3% expected for top operators
The pace of expansion among the 150 leading eating out operators is expected to fall to 3% - down from 3.6% last year, MCA data has shown.
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Late-night spend up, but pre-loading “now part of the culture”
The average spend on a night out rose 13.8% over the past year, according to the latest Deltic Night Index.
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Only one in four operators outperforming exceptions
Tough trading conditions have impacted operators’ performances, with just one in four (26%) leaders’ businesses outperforming expectations, CGA’s Leaders survey reveals.
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Pubs continue to take share from restaurants
The latest MCA data has shown that pubs continue to win share from restaurants as consumers increasingly demand perceived value for money.
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Consumers underestimate calories by 50%
A third of people in the UK underestimate how many calories they are eating, according to an analysis of Office of National Statistics data.
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Analysis & InsightTop of Mind poll shows resilience across sector
MCA’s Top of Mind survey – based on interviews with leading figures across the eating and drinking-out sector – has shown a further decline in confidence about the trading environment, with only 25% feeling positive.
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Analysis & InsightFocus on: south east Asian dining concepts
Following the announcement that Leon is to open a Thai-inspired ‘fast food’ pop-up within one of its West End stores, in April, MCA took a look at how the market for south east Asian cuisine is performing and what’s expected in 2018
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Analysis & InsightSector lfls up 0.6% in January
The Coffer Peach Business Tracker has recorded like-for-like sales (lfls) up 0.6% across its cohort in January compared to the same month last year.
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Analysis & InsightFood To Go market faces bump in the road
Growth in the Food To Go (FTG) market is showing signs of subsiding but recovery will be aided by the rise of healthier products, more affordable sustainability and tech-led convenience, the latest MCA data shows.
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Analysis & InsightTop 10 Food to Go brands increase market share
As growth shows signs of slowing in the Food To Go market, risk averse customers are increasingly turning to the top brands, the latest MCA insight has shown.
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Spend up at restaurants and bars in January
Expenditure across Hotels, Restaurants and Bars grew by 3.7% last month, compared to January 2017, according to the latest Consumer Spending Index data from Visa UK.
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Analysis & InsightInnovation is on the menu, but the price has to be right
Which operators are making the greatest strides in evolving their product offer, who stands out for their approach to pricing? Steve Gotham looks at what data from MCA’s Menu Tracker can tell us on the crucial subjects of price and product innovation.
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Analysis & InsightChristmas dinner prices up 3.6% for 2017
The cost of eating out on Christmas Day in 2017 grew by 3.6% year-on-year- to £52.15 a head for the cheapest meal, excluding drinks, the latest MCA data has shown.
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Analysis & InsightHearty dishes hit by concerns over health and finances
Sales of hearty dishes, hot drinks and alcohol have been hit as consumers cut back on higher spend occasions and put greater emphasis on their health and wellbeing, the latest MCA data has shown.
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency down at every daypart in Q4 2017
Consumers have cut visit frequency at every day-part over the past year, the latest data from MCA’s Eating Out Panel has shown.
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Analysis & InsightOn-trade beer sales fell 2.4% in 2017
On-trade beer sales fell by 2.4% in 2017, the sharpest fall since 2013, and equating to nearly 88 million fewer pints sold in pubs than the previous year.
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Analysis & InsightDecember foodservice inflation at 5.1%
Foodservice price inflation rose to 5.1% in December, an increase on the 3.4% recorded in November – the lowest point since the start of 2017.
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Consumer spending in Q4 up on Q3
Consumers reported spending more on drinking in pubs and bars (up 6 percentage points) eating out (3pp) and drinking in coffee shops (1pp) in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to the previous quarter.
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Breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea bookings soar
Breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea occasions in the eating out sector are experiencing a huge surge in popularity, according to new figures from restaurant booking platform OpenTable.