Why does consolidation matter more for multi-site groups in 2026?
Input costs remain volatile. According to the Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing, hospitality food and drink prices rose 1.1% month on month in December 2025, with milk, cheese and eggs up 1.9%. When wholesale prices move that quickly, a group that buys and reports site by site cannot react in time. A consolidated group can.
