Introduction Over the years, Pizza/pasta restaurant has been one of the most popular markets because it is easily available and healthy in nature at a relatively inexpensive price. In Oxford, especially, there are many pizza/pasta bistro who are competing intensely each other and this will continue over next few years.
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Size
Clearly, pizza/pasta restaurant market’s sales has risen up to 17% between 2008 and 2013 to approximately £1.7 billion The major reason for this is due to inflation, consumers tend to spend less money by consuming cheaper product (pizza/pasta). The takeaway and home delivery service is the major factor that leads growth in 2013, consisting to take advantages of its better convenience. According to Mintel report, pizza/pasta bistro market is estimated to increase by 20% by 2018 at an average of $2.0 billion. Currently, Pizza Hut and Domino’s are the leading brands in the pizza/pasta market. While Pizza Hut outlets are shrinking, Domino’s and Papa John’s are expanding more chains across UK.
Trends
Pizza/pasta bistros are focusing strongly on the dinner occasion, however, the market have started to target a wide diversity of occasions (an all-day dining venue).
As there are many competitors, continuous menu innovation together with elevating the experiential aspect of dining would help the business to stand out from other rivals.
Recently, pizza/pasta chains have started to extend their menus to contain other items like chicken, salads,
The most crucial step in starting a new restaurant is deciding on which location is right for a business to be successful. Survival in the food industry is dependent upon location choice. Even if a restaurant serves the best food in town, it may not do well if it’s not placed in a highly populated area. According to H.G. Parsa, an associate professor in Ohio State University’s
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As these chains expand, the market for independent diners, including deli’s pizza shops, and bakeries shrink. According to the NPD Group that tracks sales across the country and world, traffic at independent restaurants has decreased by two percent over the past five years and three percent of midsize/family diners.
UNO’s Pizzeria: the place for the brave guests who are not afraid of the sticky menus and not elegant food
After spending 6 years in Tuscany, Italy learning all aspects of a restaurant’s operation, Solomon returned to Canada and opened her first Tuscan Cuisine restaurant in Downtown Toronto. In order to survive in the competitive restaurant industry and discouraging economy condition, Solomon needs to address the following issues:
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The market studies consisting of the forecast of the estimated demand show that the pizza
Buyers: While the original strategy was to offer only high-quality pizza, customer preferences began to shift gradually which required expanded menu options for items to complement pizza such as desserts and other creative menu items. Declining sales in the quick-service and sit-down restaurant dining increased the propensity for people to cook more meals at home as well.
Great food, high-traffic location, and super decor -- all are important to the restaurant business. If you take a close look at what
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Product launched in 2009 on the French territory, it was a real challenge and a risky bet on the future. With recent changes in legislation on VAT in this sector, the decline in restaurant visits, the concept of PastaBox represented an alternative compared to traditional catering.
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