NIQ Global Intelligence plc’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals that Britain’s top restaurant groups experienced minimal growth in at-home sales in December 2025, with like-for-like sales just 0.3% ahead of December 2024. At-home sales growth surpassed the UK’s rate of inflation in only two months of the year. However, total sales saw a near double-digit increase, driven by a significant rise in delivery services, while takeaway and click-and-collect orders declined by 8.4%. Direct-to-door deliveries now account for 11.5 pence in every pound spent with restaurants, more than double the spend on takeaways. The analysis shows a consumer shift toward delivery over traditional takeaway, as restaurants continue to invest in delivery capabilities to drive growth. Managing costs, food quality, and relationships with third-party platforms remain key challenges for operators seeking to revive real-terms growth in 2026.

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