GLG Network Survey Tracker: UK Pubs

SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG surveyed 25 restaurant owners, 50 pub owners/tenants and 20 bar owners, who can discuss this business and future outlook. 

What will you learn from this survey?

• Respondents provided insight into the current sales trends, providing a comparison to pre-COVID-19 figures.
• Furthermore, the survey also looked into the rent cost and rent support in the space.
• The research also explored how inflation is impacting prices in the industry.

Example of findings:

• Overall, 77% of experts believed that food prices have increased by up to 10% over the last 12 months.
• 78% of the respondents are not receiving rent support. The remaining owners received support for up to 3 months maximum.
• 40% respondents indicated their anticipated profits for 2023 are expected to increase over the mark of £100,000.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Paul Pavli, former Managing Director at Punch Taverns.

The standard deliverable includes:

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• Before COVID-19, what percentage of your sales was wet-led?
• How long do you require rent support from your landlord to support your business?
• What rent were you paying at the beginning of 2022?
• Did you have debt (other than secured loans) in your business before the Covid lockdown? If yes, how much?
• How much of this debt is with your landlord?
• How much of this debt can you afford to pay over the next 12 months?
• How likely is your business to continue operations a year from now?
• How has your pricing to consumers changed within the last 12 months?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Consumer Goods and Services (CGS) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER:

Please be advised that GLG Network Surveys operate differently than traditional GLG consultations, surveys, teleconferences, etc. and it is advisable that you consult with your firm’s legal and/or compliance department to review your use of the product and the payment for such work under your current subscription. 

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