Pizza Hut entering administration is another reminder of how tough things have become in hospitality. Once famous for its family buffets and all-you-can-eat deals, it’s another well-known name struggling to survive as costs keep climbing and customers watch their spending.

With business rates rising, food and staffing costs soaring, and people leaning towards cheaper, more casual options, many restaurants are being squeezed from every angle. It’s not that people have stopped eating out or ordering in, but they’re choosing value over experience. A quick pizza at home or a cheaper high-street meal often wins out over a sit-down restaurant visit.

From a data cabling and infrastructure point of view, the knock-on effect is clear. Fewer refurbishments, fewer new openings, and tighter budgets all mean less investment in structured cabling, Wi-Fi systems, and digital upgrades. Projects that might once have been planned alongside a rebrand or new layout are now being delayed or quietly dropped.

Interestingly, the retail sector, while facing many of the same cost pressures, is still pushing ahead with major technology investments. Stores are upgrading networks to support RFID systems, in-store analytics, and self-checkout solutions. These rollouts rely heavily on strong cabling and connectivity, and they’ve kept demand high for technical infrastructure work.

While hospitality seems to be slowing down, retail continues to invest, using technology to streamline operations, gather data, and stay relevant in an online-heavy world.

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