Sales growth across pub and restaurant groups drop in November

14th December 2009, 9:36am

Sales growth across Britain's leading pub and restaurant groups slid back in November, with month-on-month sales down 7.4% against October, reported the monthly Coffer Peach Business Tracker, run in partnership with KPMG, UBS and the Coffer Group.

Like-for-like sales were ahead by 1.3% compared to November last year, but this was in contrast to the 2.8% increase recorded in October.

Overall, month-on-month sales were down 7.4% against the previous month of October, which had seen a 5.5% increase on September. 

According to the Met Office, almost all parts of Britain recorded well above average rainfall in November, with many having well over twice the normal amount. Southern England as well as the North West and southern Scotland were worst affected.

Peter Martin of Peach Factory, which produces the Business Tracker, said: "It looks like the blame rests squarely with that old enemy, the weather. It was the wettest November since 1914, according to the Met Office."

"It is a reminder of the impact that adverse weather across the country can have on the eating and drinking-out market, particularly in the current fragile climate."

"Despite the positive signs in October, November proves that the market can't take anything for granted and has to keep working hard at attracting customers out of their homes."

The Tracker collects and collates sales data from 15 major companies to provide an aggregated market figure. Operators involved include leading managed pub chains Mitchells & Butlers, Whitbread and Punch Pub Co and leading casual dining restaurant groups Gondola, Pizza Hut and Tragus.

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