Headline market growth has softened slightly, “Delivery sales slowing markedly”

UK Hospitality sales grew 1.9% year-on-year over the 12 weeks ending 11 March 2025, according to analysis from HDI, the leading provider of card spending insight and pricing data to the UK hospitality sector. Sales in the latest 4 weeks softened slightly to 1.8% year-on-year growth, a number that continues to lag the rate of inflation in the wider economy. Over the 12 week ending period, Delivery continues to be the standout performer, with Independents & Smaller Players and Coffee & Sandwich Shops also outperforming the hospitality market overall.

Mark Bentley, business development director at HDI, said “Headline market growth has softened slightly in the latest 4 weeks, with Delivery sales slowing markedly, whilst Pubs & Bars and Coffee & Sandwich Shops have seen a noticeable uptick in performance. Looking in more detail at the Pubs & Bars sector, rural locations are generally continuing to perform well, whilst London performance continues to lag behind other regions.”