"The UK food and beverage market is growing through convenience, healthier choices and experience-led brands – while cost pressures force weaker operators to restructure."

"The food and beverage sector fares well as consumers prioritise the value and premium end of retail"

"Consumers are still prioritising spending on eating and drinking out, as well as at-home delivery; however, their spending patterns remain polarised"

"Restaurants have seen a similar pattern of behaviour to the rest of the food and beverage market"

"Looking forward, the performance of restaurants, as well as the rest of the hospitality industry, may prove to be more tapered as it attempts to navigate the current economic headwinds"

"This year has seen levels of insolvency activity similar to that of 2019 however, with Q4 still remaining, we are likely to see an increase in the prevalence of operators facing financial difficulty in 2020"