Hospitality insights
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5 of the most exciting takeaway trends for 2024 you need to know about
Phew! 2020 finally came to end. And thank goodness for that. But as we start a new year afresh, with an atmosphere of hope for change, we can be sure that the takeaway industry won’t be turning back to how it was. Most likely, the demand for takeaways will continue to rise. And that’s because […]
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Would you trust a robot to cook you dinner?
Would you trust a robot to cook your dinner at your favourite restaurant? Or your local takeaway to deliver your pizza by automated drone? We carried out research which found that a quarter of UK consumers would be happy for a robot to be in charge of preparing their meal in a restaurant, whilst 30% […]
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Hospitality is embracing technology to tackle the climate crisis
Many hospitality businesses are leaning into IoT (Internet of Things) to improve operational efficiencies. And it’s no wonder when IoT’s are networks of hyper-connected physical devices that collect and transfer data between each other over wireless networks. From increased levels of connectivity to energy-efficient environments, the benefits of this technology are boundless. And, by implementing […]
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Consumers likely to increase spend for bespoke hospitality experiences: new research from Grafterr
Simulating human intelligence in machines, artificial intelligence (AI) is used to mimic our cognitive functions and has the ability to analyse behaviour, preferences, feedback and characteristics to accurately uncover and deliver information tailored to individual customers. AI also has the ability to predict consumer wants, based on what they’ve searched or purchased previously. And in […]
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New research from Grafterr shows table service and takeaway are essential for UK customers
From process automation to self-service kiosks, new technologies have been changing the hospitality sector for the better. To understand how they’ve affected customer’s perceptions, Grafterr has commissioned an exciting new piece of in-depth research. Compiled into a new report, our research shows one-third of consumers would only visit a venue if they could get table […]
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5 Rising Food Trends You Need To Know About
It’s no secret that the UK’s food culture has been a growing trends in recent years – and there is no signs of it slowing. Stats from Instagram, for example, suggest food and drink is the most popular topic in the UK, with almost 40% of Instagrammers identifying as ‘food aficionados’. So, it’s no surprise […]
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Which software subscription is better for your food business – annual or monthly billing?
Subscription services have fast become the most cost-effective business model for industries. They give consumers easy access to the goods they want and businesses a regular and reliable source of income. And its software services where the subscription model is the most powerful. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is now a heavily-relied upon model for organisations of all […]
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10 tech trends in the Hospitality sector that you don’t want to miss in 2024
2024 is set to be THE year when the hospitality sector puts tech at the centre of business improvement. And with more customers ordering food at home, the sector must understand how tech can help them. So, to keep you informed, here are 10 tech trends we predict will be commonplace in hospitality before the […]
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5 tips to help you set up a hospitality business during a pandemic
Setting up a food business in 2021 may seem like a daunting idea. But in every crisis there is opportunity. Take Leicestershire-based ‘Chris’s Fish and Chips’. By reducing their menu and carrying out more deliveries, they grew their customer base from 1,000 to 2,000. So how can you pivot to take up these opportunities? Or […]
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5 ways to help your food business avoid financial trouble and gain control over your money in 2024
2020 posed enormous challenges for businesses of all shapes and sizes. So, the financial picture of your business is likely to look very different in 2024. In a report by consulting firm McKinsey, cost management is now the highest priority for almost 70% of businesses surveyed. So, to help you avoid financial trouble and protect […]