Industry Insights & News
Expert advice, industry trends, and practical tips for hospitality businesses
The Milton Keynes Ad Leak Report — September 2026
We looked at 95 Milton Keynes businesses paying for ads over four weeks. Most were losing money in one of three places. Here's the breakdown, anonymised.
Why Are Pubs Closing in the UK? The Real Reasons Behind Britain's Pub Crisis
The British pub is under threat. Discover the real reasons behind UK pub closures, from rising costs to changing consumer habits, and what it means for the hospitality industry.
The Drinks List Profit Leak: 9 Supplier Terms to Renegotiate in Your Beer, Wine & Spirits Deal
Discover 9 supplier terms pubs, hotels and restaurants should renegotiate to improve gross profit. Practical tips to reduce pour cost and protect beverage margins.
Stop Paying for Empty Hours: Labour Scheduling That Cuts Cost Without Killing Service
Learn how to reduce staff costs in pubs, hotels and restaurants with smarter labour scheduling, forecasting and rota control — without damaging guest experience.
Business Rates Appeals: A Hospitality Operator's Evidence Pack (And the Mistakes That Kill Your Case)
Think you're overpaying business rates? Learn how pubs, hotels and restaurants can assess appeal potential, build evidence properly and reduce fixed overheads.
Phone Systems & Connectivity: The Overlooked Cost Line (And the Guest Experience Upside)
Overpaying for business phone systems? Learn how pubs, hotels and restaurants can reduce telecoms costs, improve call handling and capture more bookings.
Direct Orders vs Delivery Apps: A Cost Comparison Framework (And How to Shift Volume Without Losing Reach)
Compare direct ordering vs delivery apps with a practical cost framework. Learn how pubs and restaurants can reduce commission costs and protect profit margins.
PPL/PRS: The Tariff Traps Costing Venues Money (And How to Fix Them Without the Headache)
Paying too much for PPL or PRS? Learn the common tariff traps affecting pubs, hotels and restaurants — and how to reduce music licence costs while staying compliant.
Your Utility Renewal Playbook: The 30-Day Checklist That Stops Hospitality Venues Overpaying
Renewing your hospitality energy contract? Use this 30-day checklist to avoid auto-renew traps, reduce baseload waste, and cut business utility costs without disrupting operations.
Music Licensing (PPL PRS) – What You Need to Know
If you play music in your business, you're likely required by law to hold a music licence. Learn about PPL PRS licensing requirements and how to stay compliant.
The Importance of a Website Presence and SEO
In today's digital economy, having a website is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity. Discover why effective SEO is essential for business success.
The Forever Increasing Energy Costs in the UK
Over the past few years, energy costs in the UK have dominated headlines, strained household budgets and forced businesses to rethink their operating models. Explore the causes and long-term outlook.