One third of a diner’s bill goes towards restaurant’s energy costs; Insolvency spike paints ‘deeply concerning’ picture of pub sector

A third of a UK restaurant customer’s bill goes towards the cost of energy at the restaurant, with many operators raising menu prices, reducing their portion sizes and making other menu changes to help manage rising costs. More from Food Service Equipment Journal.

Meanwhile, 512 pubs and bars went bust in 2022, almost doubling 2021’s figures. More from Catering Insight.