Do 15% of restaurants close every year?

In this week’s issue, I look at a list of restaurant brands from early 2022 and consider the factors that made some grow and some decline. It's a stark reminder of the constant flux in the high street restaurant sector - openings, closings, expansions, retreats. The period from 2022 to 2025 encapsulates these dynamics, showing how ambitious plans can either soar or stumble.

In my insight, I consider the Chancellor’s speech and what it means for foodservice and hospitality.

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