Trends & Reports

Should restaurants be worried about Ozempic?

Should restaurants be worried about Ozempic?

The rising popularity of appetite suppressant ‘obesity drugs’ is causing people to eat less when dining out. Is this a threat - or an opportunity - for the restaurant sector?

Friday five: the week's top hospitality news stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality news stories

By Restaurant

Jack's Creek & Albers' victory in the World Steak Challenge, Rockfish taking on Mark Hix's Dorset restaurant site, and Blacklock selling a minority stake in its business were among this week's most read stories.

R200 2024 winners revealed

R200 2024 winners revealed

By Restaurant

Northern-based restaurant group Mission Mars was the big winner at last night’s R200 Awards.

Restaurants grow at-home sales by further 6%

Restaurants grow at-home sales by further 6%

By James McAllister

Britain’s leading restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6% in delivery and takeaway sales in September 2024, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker.

The restaurantification of retail

The Lowdown

The restaurantification of retail

By Stefan Chomka

Restaurants brands are slowly taking over supermarket shelf space. What’s behind the rush into retail?

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

Brian Trollip's promotion to Dishoom CEO, a dip in profits for the UK's biggest restaurant groups, and Michelin's plans for 2025 lead this week's top news stories.

BrewDog promises return to profit as losses widen

BrewDog promises return to profit as losses widen

By James McAllister

BrewDog’s CEO says the multinational brewer and pub operator will ‘return to sustainable, profitable growth in 2024’ despite the group’s pre-tax losses nearly doubling last year.

Will it be third time lucky for Chick-fil-A?

The Lowdown

Will it be third time lucky for Chick-fil-A?

By James McAllister

The controversial US chain has twice failed to gain a foothold in the UK. Now it’s back for a third attempt with plans to open five restaurants within two years.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

TGI's sale to Breal Capital and Calveton, Permanently Unique's expansion plans, and Orry Shand being crowned National Chef of the Year lead this week's top news stories.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

The implementation of new tipping laws, Calum Franklin returning to London and rising losses at Richard Corrigan's restaurant group lead this week's top news stories.

Farm Africa reaches 612,441 people across eastern Africa

Farm Africa reaches 612,441 people across eastern Africa

By Restaurant

UK-based charity Farm Africa reached 612,441 people across eastern Africa last year with projects including a network of 200 farmer service centres in Tanzania and investments in entrepreneurship in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp.

How to nail Christmas 2024

How to nail Christmas 2024

By Restaurant

The festive season has the potential to be the busiest and most profitable time of year for restaurants. Here's how to create a cracker of a Christmas offer.

Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food returns

Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food returns

By Joe Lutrario

Action Against Hunger’s flagship restaurant campaign Love Food Give Food is now live, inviting diners across the UK to add £1 to their bill throughout September and October to support the charity’s life-saving humanitarian work.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

The end of Karen's Diner in the UK, TGI owner Hostmore falling into administration, and Brad Carter stepping away from his first London restaurant lead this week's top news stories.