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Despite seeing losses in revenue, foodservice outlets have reported that deliveries in several markets are growing. Market leader McDonald’s effectively doubled its deliveries in Australia, for example, to almost 10% of sales. However, without an army of franchisees, smaller, independent operators are unlikely to pull off the same feat, facing a multitude of operational and […]
UK customers expected to continue supporting local stores post-COVID-19 as 35% of consumers say it is more important than before, says GlobalData
As high streets in the UK are re-opening, consumers who have been missing their favorite chains such as Starbucks and McDonald’s got the good news that many of these big players will be using the government’s VAT reduction scheme to pass on the savings to the consumer. Consumers who are concerned about finances will be […]
‘Insperiences’ key to US foodservice recovery as 22% of consumers say they will stop eating dinner out-of-home due to COVID-19, according to latest research by GlobalData
· US foodservice revenues expected to fall by over 35%, from $760bn in 2019 to $490bn in 2020 with full recovery not anticipated until after 2023 due to COVID-19 · 22% of US consumers say they will stop eating dinner out-of-home and 20% confirmed the same sentiment for breakfast · 25-44 year olds are a […]
UK pubs must find innovative ways to keep consumers entertained in pre-COVID-times, says GlobalData
The re-opening of British pubs this month was a welcome respite for many operators, as the industry is forecast a staggering £10.1bn loss by the end of 2020, according to GlobalData. However, the grand re-opening poses new challenges – how to fill seats? In an industry reliant on close quarters and a buzzing nightlife, operators […]
UK pubs and restaurants need to find ways to reassure consumers to offer sensitive data, says GlobalData
Following the UK Government’s guidance that foodservice outlets keep a temporary record of visitors for a period of 21 days, the country’s foodservice businesses are looking for innovative ways to allure consumers back and make them feel safe enough to offer their personal, sensitive data. The UK lockdown has unsurprisingly been damaging to the pubs […]
Nestlé’s D2C sales strategy could boost customer loyalty post-COVID-19, says GlobalData
Nestlé’s direct-to-consumer sales strategy, beginning in Spain this week, could be an opportunity for the brand to profit from lockdown and pre-empt future market disruptions, allowing the company to sell its products without the influence of retailer relationships. If the move is successful, other brands may also follow suit as providing convenience during the pandemic […]
Passing on VAT savings may offer lifeline to large foodservice players by offering respite to families and promoting ‘affordable luxury’, says GlobalData
Following the news that Starbucks and McDonald’s has promised price reductions after the UK Government’s announcement to cut VAT in the hospitality industry from 20% to 5%; Yamina Tsalamlal, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “To the quarter (23%) of UK consumers saying they are extremely concerned about […]
Bleak Outlook for Foodservice as a Third of Global Consumers Say Given the Choice They Will Work from Home Post-pandemic, Says GlobalData
LONDON, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lockdown has created a work-from-home-revolution and with almost a third (*31%) of global consumers confirming that they do not plan to return to the office post-pandemic, we are set for a new revolution in consumer behavior, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Some sectors of the global foodservice […]
‘Super Saturday’ is a pivotal turning point for pubs to build sustained sales post-pandemic, says GlobalData
The UKs nightlife is forecast an alarming £10bn loss by the end of 2020* as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns. For this reason, July 4th, which has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’ as pubs and bars reopen their doors, marks a potential turning point for the industry. As consumer confidence is currently volatile, operators must use […]
COVID-19 to affect global coffee demand and premiumization trend, says GlobalData
Due to the rapid progression of COVID-19, coffee sales are expected to witness drastic decline globally, with North America and Eastern Europe being the worst-hit regions. With travel bans and large scale lockdowns worldwide resulting in many working from home, combined with in-store seating bans, there is a substantial impact on out-of-home coffee consumption. Additionally, […]
COVID-19 has changed meaning of convenience and Greggs must adapt
Greggs recently announced that it plans to reopen 800 stores across the UK for takeaway orders by June 18. While this news will surely have many Brits buzzing with excitement, it also raises some challenges; for a chain that climbed to success through cheap, on-the-go breakfast and lunchtime positioning, it may prove difficult to capture […]
Foodservice must find new way to tap ‘experience economy’
Whether you enjoyed the drive-thru at McDonald’s or sitting down at a neighborhood bistro, the experience plays a big part in the foodservice industry. However, in the current climate, where health and wellbeing are high on people’s minds, consumers have new priorities. If foodservice wants to survive, it will also have to change, says GlobalData, […]
Carluccio’s still needs to withstand COVID-19 crisis as restaurant industry is set to experience sharp downturn
Following today’s news (Friday 22 May) that British billionaire Ranjit Singh Boparan bought the Carluccio’s brand of restaurants, along with 31 other outlets; Hakan Demirci, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the chains current challenges: “News that Carluccio’s has been saved by the billionaire Boparan may be […]
China to potentially become world hub for automated foodservice post COVID-19, says GlobalData
COVID-19 has disrupted the global foodservice industry like no other crisis, with businesses small and large scrambling to pull together their resources and adapt their business model to suit to a new, largely remote customer base. In the short-term, this has led to largely digital strategies in order to maintain the clients’ engagement. However, it […]
Covid-19 demands radical changes in APAC foodservice industry, says GlobalData
Consumers are highly concerned about the possibility of being exposed to Covid-19 and its impact on their health and lifestyle. In line with this, changes in customer behavior, especially consumption habits, have been observed in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) food service industry. With the customers shifting their consumption habits, it has now become necessary for the […]
Focused expansion plan helps Burger King India to register 66% sales growth in FY2019, says GlobalData
A focused expansion strategy, prudent pricing plan and menu strategy have helped fast food chain Burger King India to register a 66% growth in sales in the year to March 2019 (FY2019), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData, the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) & Fast Foods segment in India has […]