This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH


Why do you think the restaurant sector is shrinking, growing or staying the same?


so restaurant covers are increasing slightly.” “There is confidence in the market.”


SCOTLAND “We have added additional bedrooms,


KEY Shrinking


Growing Staying the same


THE NORTH “There are not enough diners in the out-of-city restaurants.” (NE)


continue to grow and get ‘dirtier’. The market will continue to be deal-led as restaurants fight for business against the growing trend of apps and social media deals.” (NW)


ventures or existing businesses expanding – it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.” (NW)


“The economy is getting stronger.” (NW)


expand.” (Yorks/Humb) “We are already seeing new restaurants popping up, but pubs/


restaurants keep closing, especially rural ones.” (Yorks/Humb)


of operators that underestimate the need to run as a business and for the amount of investment required. There is, however, a growing need for quality, casual and flexible dining experiences.”


so hopefully more restaurants will follow. The only drawback is there is a serious lack of chefs in Northern Ireland.”


MIDLANDS “I forecast the economy to grow


by a very small amount as consumer confidence grows.”


closes [retail] converts to catering. But there are only so many slices in a cake.”


“People are spending money again.” “In our area it seems every business that


NORTHERN IRELAND “It is already increasing, which is great,


available outlets, though independents may suffer as a result.”


multi-sites. For the obvious reasons of ordering power/stock-price reductions/sharing costs/ centralising costs. You must expand to survive.”


and diverse, cosmopolitan audiences – younger with high disposable incomes and a propensity to experiment.”


opportunity, but there could be difficulty getting good, affordable sites – cost, competition, etc.”


“Banks are providing funds more easily as we crawl out of yet another recession.”


WALES


our towns with restaurants, so those that are there can thrive and survive.”


“I feel customers are still very price-sensitive for the fine-dining experience.” “Hopefully, planning constraints will not saturate


which improves growth. Listening to the consumer and not standing still will make growth increase.”


“New restaurant sites are becoming available all the time, which is why I think there may be a small increase in numbers. I think the trend for pop-up restaurants and street food will continue to rise.”


economy to take root.” www.thecaterer.com “It will take time for the confidence in the “Public demand expects ever-changing concepts, SOUTH WEST


restaurants open, some new fashionable chains, some independents – and all will take a few of our potential customers. So although maybe more and more people eat out, the choice is huge, so we have to work hard to keep our market share.”


street to the internet, and landlords lower ridiculously high rents, the gaps will be filled by food-led businesses.”


aware and carefully select when they eat out.”


“People are still very financially “As retail moves away from the high


“The new minimum wage will have a big negative impact.” “I expect to see a few more


SOUTH EAST “Restaurants remain an attractive investment “There’s a growing market, new trends “Single-unit operators can’t compete with


LONDON “Expansion of chains will increase the


EAST ANGLIA “The market still isn’t easy. There are still a lot


“There seems to exist a continued interest in new restaurant concepts and, with a growing economy, the industry is likely to


“You read in the catering news on a weekly basis of new “Pan-Asian continues to be a new trend and burgers seem to


(excluding London) “More street-food venues and casual dining.”


them a risky business and therefore not too tempting for people to start up.”


“England is still coming out of recession, so the uncertainty of the income from restaurants still make


competition, another one will take your place. So no increase, but a change of ownership on the same premises.”


past. People are getting more lazy, so online food deliveries and takeaways will increase.”


businesses are investing in renovating their brands and adapting to meet the emerging needs of consumers. The opening of new establishments, certainly in the South East, has slowed down compared to last year.”


Insight Report | 7 “The industry is at a stage it seems where existing “I don’t think it will increase as much as it has in the “If you are a restaurant and do not survive due to the


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16