The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused the United Kingdom's (UK) restaurant industry to take a huge hit. Due to measures of social distancing and general caution in public places, consumers were forced to dine out less. According to the source, the year-over-year change of seated diners in restaurants in the UK, compared to 2019, was 19.50 percent on August 1, 2022.

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hit the United Kingdom, footfall to bars and restaurants declined. Across the hospitality sector on March 20, 2020, there had been a 58 percent decline in footfall in the last seven days compared to the same seven days in 2019. Bars, pubs and restaurants were ordered to close to visitors on March 20.

The United Kingdom Full Service Restaurants Market is segmented by Cuisine (Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North American), by Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets) and by Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Market Value in USD is presented. Key data points observed include the number of outlets for each foodservice channel; and, average order value in USD by foodservice channel.

Sales of pub and restaurant groups all fell in Great Britain in the week prior to the government's warning to avoid them due to the growing threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). As a preventative measure, the UK Prime Minister urged the public on Monday March 16 to avoid pubs, clubs and social venues to reduce the spread of the virus. Restaurant groups experienced the biggest fall in like-for-like sales in the week prior to the announcment at 21 percent, while bar sales dropped by 14 percent. Managed pubs faired only slightly better with a 12 percent decline. In the following week, it was announced that pubs, bars and restaurants had to close to customers, other than for delivery or takeaway. Over the whole month of March, bar sales dropped by 60 percent, and restaurants by 56.4 percent compared to the same period in 2019. During the re-opening phase, bar, pub, and restaurant sales continued to be down, though the industry has shown signs of recovery.

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The restaurant industry generally has a high turnover rate, with new and old establishments routinely leaving and entering the market. A study released in January 2021, revealed that significantly less restaurant, pub, and bar sites had opened in the United Kingdom in 2020 than in 2019, at only 3,955 sites. Comparatively 6,487 sites were recorded as having opened in the UK in 2019. Likely, this was a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

As of August 2020, about 65 percent of businesses in the accommodation and food service sector in the United Kingdom had experienced a decrease in footfall in the last two weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. For approximately 10.6 percent of businesses in the industry, footfall had increased.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had a major impact on businesses within the accommodation and food service industry in the United Kingdom. Fewer businesses were trading at the start of the outbreak in March 2020, with the lowest value recorded during the first few weeks of lockdown from April 6-19 (18.2 percent). Since July most businesses have returned to trading, reaching close to 90 percent in the first week of August. However, the share of accommodation and food service businesses trading have fluctuated from September 21 onwards. By March 21, 2021, the number of businesses trading reached 37.3 percent.

The United Kingdom Cafes & Bars Market is segmented by Cuisine (Bars & Pubs, Cafes, Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars, Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops), by Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets) and by Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Market Value in USD is presented. Key data points observed include the number of outlets for each foodservice channel; and, average order value in USD by foodservice channel.

The UK Cat Food Market is segmented by Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets) and by Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets). The market volume and value are presented in metric ton and USD respectively. The key data points include the market size of pet food by products, distribution channels, and pets.

This project aimed to explore the impacts of Covid-19 on the food system in England. It was funded by the ESRC via the UKRI call for urgent Covid-19 research. The project convened an expert panel of industry and policy experts to share the impacts of Covid-19 on different parts of the food system. We interviewed those working in the industry. Our monthly bulletins highlighted both good practice and areas of concern as we work towards a resilient and fair food system in the crisis. A survey of food businesses in November-December 2020. The data comprises 87 responses to questionnaire survey. The survey explored the impacts of Covid on food businesses.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United Kingdom, bars, pubs and restaurants were forced to close to visitors on March 20, 2020. Footfall in the hospitality sector showed a staggering decline compared to last year; Nightclubs had already seen 75 percent fewer visitors in the last seven days and restaurarnts 74 percent fewer. Footfall in restaurants fell by 94 percent on the day of the closure.

In 2023, the market size of the full-service restaurant sector in the United Kingdom increased by 3.2 percent from the previous year, reaching 22.8 billion British pounds. This figure was forecast to increase further in 2024 to 23.3 billion British pounds.

Russia Exports of residues, wastes of food industry, animal fodder to United Kingdom was US$16.62 Million during 2020, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Russia Exports of residues, wastes of food industry, animal fodder to United Kingdom - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

The United Kingdom Furniture Market Analysis, Trends and the Industry is Segmented by Product (Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, and Other Types) and by Distribution Channel (Home Centers, Flagship Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, and Other Distribution Channels). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the United Kingdom Home Furniture Market in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Over 50 thousand restaurants registered for the UK government's 'Eat Out to Help Out Scheme' in July and August 2020. At the time the scheme ended on August 31, approximately 84,700 individual restaurant premises were registered. The discount scheme was an incentive set up to help businesses attract customers following the UK lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The scheme encouraged people to eat out at restaurants by offering them discounts on certain days of the week, which they could then claim back from the government.

The Gluten-Free Food Products Market UK is Segmented by Type (Beverages, Bakery and Confectionery, Condiments, Seasonings and Spreads, Dairy/Dairy Substitutes, Meat/Meat Substitutes, and Other Types) and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Other Distribution Channels). The report offers market size and values in (USD million) for the above segments.