Increased Traffic Driving Growth On-Premise in 2026

Dear Client:  For the average on-premise outlet sales velocity was up 0.4% year-to-date compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest CGA report.  CGA attributes that growth to increased footfall. Indeed, ticket count was up nearly 3% year-to-date. And those going out are increasing the frequency of their drink-led occasions. According to a recent survey, the number of people visiting the on-premise for a drink at least once a week was up 8.5% versus a year