The UK drive-through coffee market has exploded in growth, with major chains like Costa and Starbucks racing to expand. Explore key stats, consumer trends, and the challenges and opportunities shaping this £7.2B sector in 2025.

What’s your hospitality business really worth? Whether you’re a café owner earning a great living or growing a chain with expansion in mind, understanding how business value is calculated can make or break your future plans. Learn how valuation multiples work, why £1 million in EBITDA is a critical threshold, and what steps you can take today to build a more valuable, sellable business.

Many hospitality professionals—even in senior roles—struggle with gross profit margin calculations. This practical guide breaks down the GP formula, explains how to apply it to menu pricing, and shows how small improvements in cost control can yield big gains. Learn how to optimize your margins and grow your bottom line.

What’s the true relationship between rent and revenue in hospitality? A 12-site QSR chain shares lessons from real-world operations, revealing that lower rent often outperforms high-rent sites on profitability. Learn how rent-to-revenue ratios impact EBITDA, why brand maturity matters, and how to create smarter financial models for site expansion.

Running a hospitality business like a café or catering operation is more than just good food and service—it's about mastering the numbers. In this post, we explore the rising costs that impact profitability, from business rates and rent to staffing and ingredient sourcing. Learn how to calculate your gross profit margin, control labour and premises costs, and optimize operations using tools like RocketOS. With practical benchmarks and a real-world P&L breakdown, this guide is your blueprint for building a financially sustainable hospitality business in today’s challenging economic climate.

Going direct to China for food packaging can save UK hospitality businesses 50–150%. But hidden costs, risks, and logistics can wipe out those gains. Here’s what every operator should consider before making the switch.

Facing higher National Insurance costs in April 2025? Discover how our four-site hospitality group used AI-powered purchasing to save over 12% on fruit & veg—and cut costs across cleaning and packaging too.

Running a café in today's economic climate is increasingly challenging due to rising business rates, commercial rents, and inflation. Owners must navigate these pressures while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.

Explore the financial performance of McDonald's franchisees in Wales, including revenue, profits, and staff impact. Discover key insights into their resilience and growth strategies

Discover the largest dividend payouts by UK McDonald's franchises in 2024. Despite economic challenges, key operators like Lambtrad, Blades Restaurants, and BGJ Restaurants reported record turnovers and steady growth. Learn how these franchises navigated rising costs while maintaining profitability

Discover 10 key lessons from over a decade in the hospitality industry. From hiring the right team to managing leases, marketing, and financial pitfalls, learn how to build a sustainable and profitable hospitality business.

Learn how to optimize your restaurant’s variable costs, including cost of goods sold (COGS), to improve profitability. Understand theoretical vs. actual margins and take control of your stock and supplier costs.

Explore the transformation of the hospitality industry over the past decade. From pre-pandemic growth to COVID disruptions and evolving consumer behaviors, discover the key trends shaping the sector in 2024 and beyond.

Discover how celebrity collaborations are transforming the QSR industry! From Dave’s Hot Chicken’s A-list investors to McDonald’s viral 'Famous Orders' campaign, explore how these partnerships drive revenue, increase foot traffic, and create social media buzz.

Discover how transport hubs are becoming prime locations for emerging food and beverage brands. Learn from success stories like Chopstix and Popeyes UK, and explore the £800 million retail opportunity in UK stations.

Discover the top 10 highest-paid hospitality jobs in 2024, based on real salary figures from industry reports. Learn how you can build a lucrative career in hospitality without a university degree.

Discover the top hospitality operators with gross profit margins between 65%-75%, isolating food and drink revenue from labor costs. Featuring brands like McDonald's, Costa Coffee, Loungers, Pizza Hut, and more, this analysis reveals the key strategies driving profitability in 2025.

Discover Tom Kerridge’s journey from Michelin-starred success to navigating financial challenges in the UK restaurant industry. Explore his key ventures, milestones, and resilience in an evolving hospitality landscape

Discover how much money a cafe makes in the UK in 2024, from major chains like Costa to independent coffee shops. Learn key revenue figures, profit margins, and success factors,