All Research articles – Page 59
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant lfls up 4.3% in July but pubs flat
Restaurants recorded like-for-like growth of 4.3% in July but pubs remained essentially flat, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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87% of customers would not return after slow service
A new poll has shown that while 95% of customers would complain to their friends about slow service in a pub or restaurant, only 48% would tell the venue.
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Consumer spending a tale of two halves in July
Consumer spending growth hit 4.6% in July year-on-year, but it was a month of two halves thanks to the weather
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Number of UK clubs falls 45% in 10 years
The number of nightclubs in the UK has almost halved since 2005, according to newly released figures.
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Analysis & InsightEmployees rank Greggs as best employer
Bakery chain Greggs came top of an online poll of the best high street eateries to work for, according to feedback from its employees that put McDonald’s at the bottom
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Takeaway sector worth £9bn to UK economy
The takeaway food sector is worth £9bn to the UK’s economy and provided more than 220,000 direct jobs last year
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Application rates dwindling in hospitality sector
The numbers of people applying for jobs in the hospitality sector are falling despite there being a significant rise in the number of jobs available
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Poll shows publican anger over illegal sport screenings
More than half of licensees would report a pub in their local area if they were screening live sport illegally, a new survey has revealed.
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Consumers want technology to play bigger role in restaurants
Almost two thirds of diners (61%) think technology could play a bigger role in restaurants, according to research by OpenTable
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Public positive about discretionary spending
Barclaycard’s most recent consumer surveys have found the British public in a positive frame of mind when it comes to discretionary spending
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Report says drinking limits need to be ‘realistic’
A new report has called for alcohol guidelines to be revised to recognise drinkers may want to drink over the current recommended allowance in one sitting.
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Diners still trust word-of-mouth over social media
Word-of-mouth recommendations have the greatest influence on customers’ perceptions of places to eat out, new data suggests.
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Convenience blamed for decline in packed lunches
The convenience of food-to-go is leading to a decline in bringing a packed lunch into the office
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Grocery prices down in June
Grocery prices in July fell by 1% month on month according to data from groceries website mySupermarket.co.uk
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London most searched for city on Google
New data from Google shows that London is the most searched for city in the world to visit
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OpinionFlipside to the burger market
Rising cattle prices, an uptick in non-beef products and a wish for customisation are all factors in the evolution of the burger sector. Darren Tristano takes an in-depth look at the patty
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Analysis & InsightBrands target regions as London rents soar
Operators across the sector are opening a greater share of outlets in the regions, amid rising rents and increasing competition in London.
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Young people demand more from loyalty schemes
Women and young people are more inclined to remain loyal to a brand if a loyalty scheme is in place, while young people are keen to see an established scheme before supplying personal information
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Analysis & InsightLeisure spend increased 5% in June
Eating out spend grew 6% year-on-year in June with a 5% rise in drinking out, according to the latest, Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightMenu analysis: ‘Healthy eating not fully addressed’
Analysis of menus across leading pub and restaurant operators by M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown that healthier eating has yet to become mainstream with only 36% of brands providing full calorie information on menus.