Food Sales

Positive outlook for foodservice operators as food sales rise

24-Oct-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Over two thirds of operators have seen an increase in food sales year-on-year, according to the latest Eating Out-Look report by Horizons and JRA.

Foodservice confidence grows on the back of increased sales

08-May-2014 By Carina Perkins

Confidence is rising in the eating out sector, with most restaurants, hotels and pubs expecting food sales to pick up over the next year, according to a new report from Horizons and JRA Research.

Novus Leisure reports 32% growth in food sales

30-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Premium bar and restaurant operator Novus Leisure has reported a strong set of financial results for the last year with big jumps in both sales and earnings while food sales have seen a 32 per cent improvement.

Marston's hails the food-led 'F-Plan' as profits jump by 9.2%

29-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Leading brewer and pubco Marston's has said its 'F-Plan', which includes a focus on food, has had a 'transformational' impact on its pub business as the company's pre-tax profits jumped by more than 9 per cent in the past...

Pub food sales total £7.5bn in the past 12 months

08-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Sales of food in the nation's pubs grew by 4.5 per cent in the last year with the income from meals now totalling £7.5bn, dwarfing food sales in restaurants. 

Spirit reports continued strong growth and increase in food sales

16-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Spirit Pub Company has announced trading remains on track to meet the company expectations for the financial year with like-for-like sales across its managed estate up 4.6 per cent in the 12 weeks to 3 March 2012 with food sales becoming more important...

M&B food sales overtake drink for first time

20-May-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Food sales have overtaken drink sales for the first time at pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), which is now focusing on growing its food-led business.