Archives for July, 2008
Food inflation continues to take its toll on foodservice margins
The price foodservice operators are having to pay for food supplies rose by nearly 10% in June with further price hikes still to come. The pressure on operating margins has never been greater.
The Pub Sector will steal market share unless Restaurants step up innovation and marketing
Pubs and restaurants are moving much more closely together creating a market where there is too much capacity and not enough demand. Many pub operators are managing to keep their offer fresh with new ideas and innovative marketing techniques. If restaurant operators don’t do the same they will lose their market share – some could go out of business.
