In December 2024, Britain's leading restaurant groups saw a year-on-year growth in delivery and takeaway sales slow to just 1.9%, the lowest rate since March, according to CGA by NIQ's Hospitality at Home Tracker. This significant decline follows a 6.2% increase in November and comes as at-home sales hit a 19-month rise streak. With inflation at 2.4%, consumer confidence buoyed festive outings, suggesting a shift away from takeaways. Delivery sales showed 2.2% growth while takeaway revenue was flat at 1.4%. Karl Chessell of CGA highlights cautious optimism for 2025 amidst cost pressures.
"After 11 months of real-terms growth for deliveries and takeaways, December's slip below inflation was a disappointing end to 2024 for restaurant groups."
"However, the flipside of the coin is that many consumers were confident enough to head out to celebrate rather than stay in."
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