It is the last Friday in October 2026. Across the UK, restaurants are dusting off pumpkin signs. Others are still deciding if Halloween is worth the bother. This Restaurant’s Guide to Halloween 2026 is...
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ChefOnline Blogs
UK food price inflation ran at 5.1% in the year to September 2025 (BBC, citing ONS data), with beef, butter, milk and chocolate all surging. For a restaurant operating on tight margins, every percentage...
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The UK food delivery market reached £14.3 billion in 2025 (Lumina Intelligence), with projected growth of 3.1% through the year. With so much consumer spend now happening online, having a strong digital presence is...
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Restaurant Business
The Future of Restaurant Technology: How Digital Platforms Are Reshaping Independent Restaurants
The restaurant industry is entering a new era of digital transformation. While food quality, service, and reputation remain the foundations of hospitality success, technology is increasingly a key factor in how restaurants attract customers,...
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Current Affairs
AI Use Cases in Restaurant & Takeaway Business: How AI Is Transforming Food Operations
Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept limited to large technology companies. It is becoming a practical business tool for restaurants, takeaways, cafés, and hospitality operators looking for better ways to manage costs, improve...
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For years, restaurants focused on ranking in Google Search, improving Google Business Profiles, and appearing in local search results. These remain important, but customers increasingly use AI-powered tools to find recommendations, compare options, and...
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Running a takeaway business has become increasingly competitive. Customers now have more choices, food delivery expectations are higher, and restaurants must compete not only on food quality but also on visibility, convenience, and customer...
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The way customers discover restaurants is changing. For years, restaurants focused heavily on traditional search engine optimisation (SEO) to improve visibility on Google. Ranking for searches such as “Indian restaurant near me” or “best...
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The UK takeaway industry continues to grow as customers increasingly look for convenient, affordable, and high-quality food options that fit into their busy lifestyles. From traditional fast-food outlets to modern delivery-focused kitchens, takeaway businesses...
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Digital Marketing
A Complete Guide to Choosing a Reliable Food Ordering Platform for Your Restaurant
The way customers order takeaway has changed dramatically over the last decade. More people now prefer to browse menus, compare restaurants and place orders online rather than calling a takeaway. For restaurant owners, this...
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