The wider lunch occasion is already growing faster than the overall eat-out market as consumers trade down from dinner where we see a decline. Lunch however has strong appeal due to affordability, and offers high quality and an enormous choice of formats and cuisines whether it is consumed on or off the premises.

Consumers spend 6% more when purchasing a meal deal in the QSR channel

+21% more restaurants in 2017 than 2011

1.4bn meal deals sold annually – that’s 20 per person

Sandwich sales +3.8% worth £1.4bn

THE NATION’S TOP 10 SANDWICHES:

1. Ham & Cheese
2. Fish Finger
3. Chicken & Bacon
4. Chicken & Mayonnaise
5. BLT
6. Sausage
7. Cheese & Tomato
8. Crisp
9. Tuna & Cucumber
10. Egg & Cress

Twitter