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The reinvention of macaroni cheese is a success for Britain’s eating out sector

The popularity of humble macaroni cheese continues as mac ‘n’ cheese clocks growth of over 550% on British restaurant menus since 2010, according to a new survey by eating out analysts Horizons. Mac ‘n’ cheese has become a firm favourite on British menus loved by both consumers and restaurant operators who can add simple twists […]

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What lies ahead for the UK’s eating out sector?

Overcapacity in the market slowing growth Menu prices remaining unchanged Olympic Games good news for home delivery Overcapacity in the UK’s eating out market is likely to slow growth in the sector in the longer term by putting downward pressure on like-for-like sales, while competition amongst operators for new sites will continue to intensify. Issuing […]

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GM announced for Clayton Hotel Chiswick ahead of £20m upgrade

Thomas Doyle has been appointed general manager of Clayton Hotel Chiswick ahead of the completion of an impressive refurbishment and extension project at the hotel costing over £20m. London-born Doyle joins the four-star standard, 227-bedroom hotel and conference centre from Jurys Inn, where he worked his way up to becoming general manager of the company’s […]

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Artisan coffee stores head latest Ones to Watch survey

Despite the proliferation of branded coffee shops on our high streets, independent, artisan outlets specialising in high quality, freshly roasted coffee with a strong food offer are continuing to emerge and expand, satisfying the demands of an increasingly discerning coffee drinker. This was the conclusion of Horizons’ latest Ones to Watch survey, which tracks the […]

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Operators realistic as growth in food sales expected to slow, says Eating Out-Look survey

Confidence remains relatively strong amongst the UK’s eating out operators, with nearly two-thirds of those taking part in the latest Eating Out-Look survey saying that their food sales had increased year-on-year. However, compared with last year, a smaller proportion of operators reported a growth in sales, with nearly a third saying they had experienced no […]

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Eating out gets cheaper but side dishes boost consumer spend, says Horizons’ menu report

Competition in the eating out sector is pushing the price of some dishes down in many high street pubs, restaurants and hotels, although operators are compensating by introducing a wider variety of side dishes, extra toppings and special sauces to sell to consumers, according to Horizons’ Menu Trends report. “Our menu survey picked up a […]

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Lunch offers a great opportunity for operators prepared to adapt, says Horizons

There is a real opportunity for foodservice operators to grow their lunchtime trade as the definition of lunch broadens and consumers become more adventurous in their choices. Speaking at the lunch! trade show in London today [Business Design Centre, 24-25 September 2015], Emma Read, Horizons’ director of marketing and business development, told the audience that […]

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Menus gain worldwide influence with greater use of niche ingredients, reveals Horizons’ survey

While burgers and steak may still be the most frequently listed items on British menus, dishes from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Vietnamese cuisines are having a strong influence on the foods sold by high street operators with a growing use of niche ingredients in a bid to offer customers something different. Menu Trends, the latest […]

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Eating out sees unexpected dip as squeezed middle divert their spending, says Horizons’ survey

The recovery of the Britain’s eating out sector appears to have faltered, with the penetration, frequency and spend on eating out seeing a slight year-on-year dip, according to Horizons latest Eating Out-Look survey, conducted by YouGov*. Following a slow but steady increase in the number of people eating out since the economic downturn in 2008 […]

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UK foodservice sector set to be worth £56.3bn by 2019 hears Horizons’ Annual Briefing

Against a backdrop of rising household consumption, increasing national wages and falling unemployment, Horizons’ managing director Peter Backman forecast a value growth of over £10bn for the UK’s foodservice sector by the end of 2019. Speaking yesterday [10 March 2015] at the company’s Annual Briefing, held at the London headquarters of global law firm Dentons, […]

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