When Pizza Prices Rise — How Cafés, Restaurants & Boutiques Are Trying to Stay (And Not Just “Close”)
The Dreaded Energy Price Surge
Industry groups such as the Federation of Small Businesses and the Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) have sounded an alarm. Energy bills are skyrocketing, pushing cafés, restaurants and independent shops toward the brink of survival. The headline lesson is simple: cut the fluff and tighten spending.
Deliverect’s CEO Drills Down the Delivery Fix
At the helm of Deliverect, a global food‑tech player that powers online ordering for over 20,000 sites in 40 countries, Zhong Xu says adding delivery options might just be the breathing room these businesses need.
- “When inflation turns dining out into a luxury and people clutch their wallets, take‑outs and delivery become the cheaper indulgence.”
- “Although the current macro‑environment is tough, it opens a door for restaurants, bars and tiny stores to arm themselves with robust delivery tech.”
- “The pandemic sent a shock laser to the delivery sector—millions who were stuck at home began ordering food online, and that sprint is still going strong.”
- “If you keep your online delivery strong through 2023, you better stand out.”
- “A solid tech partner is the secret sauce behind successful online orders, kitchen coordination, delivery routes, and menu management.”
Beyond the Numbers: Real Stories
In a glaring example, a celebrity chef’s pub inflated its energy bill from £60,000 to a staggering £420,000—fueling a call for an energy price cap. Meanwhile, MPs are urged to act as closures ripple across pubs, bars and eateries, threatening to plunge the economy toward a recession.
What This Means for 2023
As the cost of living keeps gnawing at consumers, those hospitality players with a slick delivery system are poised to keep the lights on—and the food flowing. The takeaway? Upgrade your tech stack, streamline your kitchen, and keep a head‐up on delivery logistics. The rest will follow.
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