The story of UK hospitality in 2026
We surveyed hundreds of independent food and drink businesses and interviewed leading industry experts. The result? A clear view of an industry under intense pressure - and a growing need for change.
Cashflow is the main challenge
Only 24% describe themselves as confident about growth

Some are doubting their survival
One in five question whether their business can survive long term

There is real appetite to adapt
62% are exploring new revenue streams


Business banking built for hospitality
UK business accounts for restaurants, cafes, pubs and food trucks. From £0/month.
Freshly served articles
From chef to business owner: the financial skills nobody teaches you
Running a hospitality business demands more than culinary talent. Here's what industry experts say needs to change, and what you can do about it now.
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Your business is generating data every day. Are you using it?
Every transaction your business processes is a data point. Most food and drink businesses collect all this data yet little use it. Here's how to change that.
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Practical guides for running a hospitality business

Your hospitality hub - business insights and guides
Running a hospitality business takes resilience, creativity, and commitment. Some days it's full covers and great reviews. Others its quiet services, rising costs, and wasted produce.
We're here to help along the way. Our hospitality hub is packed full of practical guides on cashflow, tax, licencing and banking for UK restaurants, cafes, pubs and food trucks.





