Electricity bills for UK businesses are about to jump again. From April 2026, a 60% rise in grid transmission charges, a new nuclear levy, and the rollout of half-hourly settlement will all hit at once. We modelled the actual annual energy cost for five different kitchen setups to show exactly what operators should expect to […]
We scored 322 UK local authorities across five dimensions using seven public data sources to build the first composite Food Business Opportunity Index. The result: Central Bedfordshire tops the ranking with a score of 85.4 out of 100. The Food Business Opportunity Index: How We Scored Every UK Town Not all locations are equal. Some […]
An original analysis of Companies House data covering 13 hospitality SIC codes reveals that 233,732 new businesses were registered between January 2023 and February 2026, compared to 173,175 dissolutions. That is a net gain of over 60,000 businesses. Every single sub-sector of UK hospitality recorded positive net growth. The industry is churning, not dying. What […]
An original analysis of Companies House and Food Standards Agency data shows that takeaway and mobile food businesses are the fastest-growing category in UK hospitality, comfortably outpacing restaurants, cafés, and pubs. In a market worth over £31 billion, 67,293 new takeaway companies were registered in just three years. The Numbers the Headlines Aren’t Showing You […]
New analysis of Companies House registrations and Google Trends data reveals that while every major UK broadcaster and newspaper has reported record pub closures, thousands of new pub and bar businesses are being registered every year, and Google searches for “how to open a pub” are at their highest level on record. The British pub […]
Introduction A well-maintained commercial fridge is the backbone of any business where food safety and preservation are key factors. This guide will detail the essential cleaning and maintenance practices to ensure your fridge operates at peak performance. Importance of Maintaining a Commercial Fridge Regular maintenance not only prolongs the life of your commercial fridge but […]
