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SLTA ON TRADE SCOTLAND SURVEY SUMMER 26
THANKS FOR COMPLETING OUR SURVEY
1.
How was trading during 2026 to date versus the same period last year ?
Significantly higher ( 10% + growth)
Slight growth of up to 9%
About the same
Slight decline of up to 9%
Significant decline ( 10% + decline)
Don't know / not relevant
2.
How was trading during the World Cup versus the same period last year ?
Significantly higher ( 10% + growth)
Slight growth of up to 9%
About the same
Slight decline of up to 9%
Significant decline ( 10% + decline)
Don't know / not relevant
3.
Have you seen an uplift from the Commonwealth Games In Glasgow?
We are in greater Glasgow and have seen an uplift
We are in Greater Glasgow & there is no change
We are not in Glasgow but there us an uplift
We are not in Glasgow and there is no change
4.
How was profitability during first half 2026 versus 2025?
Significantly higher ( 10% + growth)
Slight growth of up to 9%
About the same
Slight decline of up to 9%
Significant decline ( 10% + decline)
Don't know / not relevant
5.
What do you think are the main drivers behind your calendar year performance (please limit your answer to 20 words) ?
6.
How many outlets are part of your group
Single outlet
2-10
11-50
51+
7.
Do you think weight loss drugs are impacting on sales?
Yes, customers are visiting less
Yes, customers are more discerning on their food & drink choices
No
8.
Are you still facing rising costs from suppliers and in staffing ?
Yes they are still increasing significantly (over 10%)
Yes (2-9%)
They are stable or only increasing slightly
They are decreasing
9.
Since the Scot Gov elections in May 26, have you noticed any changes in their engagement with the Scottish Hospitality Industry?
Yes, more engagement
About the same
No
Too early to answer
10.
What is your forecast trading performance in 2026?
We expect to grow organically
We expect to grow via acquisition
About the same
We expect to decline
We expect significant decline
We are either planning to, or seriously considering closure
11.
Do you expect your business to be profitable in 2026?
We are profitable and we expect an increase
We are profitable and expect to remain stable
We are break-even and expect to become profitable
We are break-even and expect this to continue
We are loss making and expect this to continue
We are profitable or break-even but we expect to become loss making
12.
We have a new PM in Westminster in less than 20 words, what do you think he should do to help Scottish Hospitality?
13.
Over the last 2 years, several prominent and successful Scottish Hospitality operators have sold up / moved on.In less than 30 words, do you think we have a future talent pipeline coming through, and what support do they need?
Current Progress,
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