Related topics: Business, People, Trends & Reports, 2011, Restaurant Trends, Restaurants
Hospitality operators this past year have been pitted against ash clouds, torrential snow and a consumer reliance on discount vouchers, and while many may welcome 2011 with open arms and optimism, the next 12 months are set to present their own challenges.
The rising cost of food combined with the VAT hike has caused concern amongst operators, who continue to see spend-wary consumers rely on discounts.
Speaking at a recent R200 conference, a handful of restaurant operators told us what challenges they face, and what they believe 2011 has in store for them and the rest of the industry.
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