Trends & Reports

Analysis of all the latest consumer trends and industry reports to help you operate your business more effectively.

Friday Five: the week's top news

01-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

The Lowdown: restaurant crowdfunding

31-May-2018 By Georgia Bronte

With so many new restaurants opening over the past year, it begs the question as to where all the funding is coming from. These days, it seems, one of the industry’s favourite ways to fund new projects is through crowdfunding.

How restaurants are striving to create the perfect burger

30-May-2018 By Patrick McGuigan

Restaurants are going to great lengths to produce the best possible patties as rivalry in the burger space intensifies.

KFC pledges to cut calories by 20% by 2025

29-May-2018 By Sophie Witts

KFC UK & Ireland has pledged to reduce the amount of calories per serving in its meals by 20% by 2025 as restaurants face growing scrutiny over the nutritional content of their food.

How newcomer Freshii is shaking up the healthy eating scene

29-May-2018 By Sarah Sharples

Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii launched in the UK earlier this year with ambitious plans to capitalise on the appetite for healthy eating.

Friday Five: the week's top news

25-May-2018 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Food delivery services chip away at restaurant growth

24-May-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Consumers are swapping dining out for eating at home using food delivery services, new data has shown.

The Lowdown: Tory party discount card

24-May-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The Tories are considering offering a discount card to offer deals on restaurant food

Inside Liverpool's booming restaurant scene

23-May-2018 By Restaurant magazine

Ongoing regeneration and a thriving independent scene has helped Liverpool top the table of growth in the UK’s restaurant and bar scene.

Dynamic pricing: why restaurants are using airline tactics

21-May-2018 By Restaurant magazine

Pioneered by airlines and hotels and now commonplace in many industries, dynamic pricing sees the cost of goods and services fluctuate according to demand.

Friday Five: the week's top news

18-May-2018 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Seven dessert trends for restaurants to watch

18-May-2018 By Restaurant magazine

With the smash Netflix series Chef ’s Table turning viewer attention to pastry, we bring you seven dessert trends to watch this year

The Lowdown: chef collaborations

17-May-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The hospitality industry is a friendly place, so it should come as no surprise that one of the latest trends seen across the dining scene is the chef collaboration.

Spiralling rents could lead to “exodus” of central London restaurants

16-May-2018 By Sophie Witts

Over three quarters of London restaurants say they will have to close or leave the capital if rents and business rates continue to rise at the current rate.

Restaurant staff more likely to be tipped than other professions

08-May-2018 By Joe Lutrario

A survey has revealed that the public are more likely to tip waiters and waitresses above any other industry worker, with 88% claiming that they tip waiting staff.