All Research articles – Page 38
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Analysis & Insight
Half of diners unsure whether tips go to staff
Over half of British diners are unsure whether to leave a tip in restaurants in case it is not passed on to waiting staff
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News
UK hygiene ratings revealed
A new study has revealed the best and worst council areas for food hygiene ratings at restaurants and cafes in the UK.
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Analysis & InsightCustomer service stars of 2016
MCA director of insight, Steve Gotham, looks at which operators topped the league tables for friendly and speedy service during 2016 and what lessons we can learn from their success.
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News
Liqueur sales up 5% in on-trade
Liqueur sales in the on-trade were up 5% in 2016 netting £768m.
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News
Contactless spending surges across sector
Contactless spending increased by 79% across the pub sector in the past year
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Analysis & Insight
Global survey shows diners plans to cut eating out costs
A global survey of dining trends and likely responses from operators has shown consumers plan to seek out more discounts in 2017 and that many plan to cut back on eating out all together.
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Analysis & InsightBoE data shows staycation boom
Staycations are on the increase and tourists are spending more when they visit the UK, the Bank of England has said.
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Analysis & Insight
Leisure spend up 9% year-on-year
Eating and drinking out spend in November saw strong growth on last year but fell on a month-by-month comparison, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has shown.
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Analysis & Insight
40% of operators ignore online reviews
Despite the growing importance of online reviews less than two-thirds of operators are specifically monitoring their performance on key review sites, a new report has claimed.
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Analysis & Insight
US trends for the year ahead
With their market share being chipped away on all sides US restaurants won’t find it easy in the 12 months ahead, but that won’t stop a plethora of trends impacting the market. Kerstin Kühn reports
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News
Sugar tax could cut rates of childhood obesity by 10%
The planned sugar tax could cut obesity among young children by 10% and create “health by stealth”
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Analysis & Insight
CBRE: MRO can create opportunities for pub sector
The pubs code creates new opportunities for the pub sector, according to the latest market overview from CBRE.
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Analysis & InsightOver 40% of hospitality staff are foreign nationals
Currently more than two-fifths (43%) of workers in the restaurant, QSR, hotel and pub sectors are foreign nationals
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News
Bibendum predicts 2017 wine trends
Drinks supplier Bibendum has released its predictions for wine trends in 2017, including a focus on new regions and why this may be the year that sparkling red wine becomes mainstream.
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Analysis & InsightBranded food pub numbers up 19% in past year, report shows
The number of branded food pubs increased 19.1% in the year to September – equivalent to more than one new addition everyday - the latest Market Growth Monitor has claimed.
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Analysis & InsightMenu price inflation back with a vengeance
The latest MCA data has shown that menu price inflation has returned to the sector in the past year – significantly outstripping the Consumer Price Index.
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Analysis & Insight
Brand ratings remain static as consumers demand more
Brand ratings across the eating out sector are remaining relatively static while customers are demanding more and being more selective in their recommendations, a new report has shown.
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer spending up 5.1% in November
Consumer spending grew 5.1% in November – the second highest year-on-year increase
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News
Weekday pub visits rise again
Weekday visits to the pub rose 3.3% in the year to September 2016 while weekend visits fell by 3.4%, according to the latest NPD Pub Tracker.
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Analysis & Insight
2016: A year of disruptions
MCA’s Peter Linden looks backs on a year of disruption in the eating out sector and ahead to prospects for the sector in 2017.