Half of operators predict revenue boost in 2025
Half of hospitality operators (49%) believe revenue at their sites will be higher in 2025 versus last year despite well-documented challenges in the sector.
Archives for March 12, 2025
PROPERTY-ROUND-UP
The European opens in Leyton after £350,000 refurbishment
This week’s round-up includes mentions from Remarkable Pubs, Proper Pubs, JD Wetherspoon and more.
Pubs could be hit with £60m a year recycling costs
Pubs may face double recycling charges under new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules.
Six Nations & sun significantly boosts trade
Notable increases in sales, footfall and draught beer and cider consumption were recorded last weekend, according to data from The Oxford Partnership’s market watch.
Jeremy Clarkson’s 1,000-keg giveaway
Hawkstone, the lager and cider brand owned by Jeremy Clarkson, is giving away 1,000 free kegs to pubs and bars.
Cider category worth £2bn to pubs
The cider category has grown faster by value than any other alcohol category in the market over the past several years, a new report has found.
‘No room for complacency’ despite drop in foodservice inflation
Food prices decelerated for a 19th consecutive month in January, but operators should remain cautious ahead of April’s tax rises.
Confidence in sector plunges to two-year low
Just one in seven businesses (14%) are confident in the future of hospitality as the sector is about to be hit by £3.4bn in additional costs from next month (April).