"The UK food and beverage market is growing through convenience, healthier choices and experience-led brands – while cost pressures force weaker operators to restructure."

"The competitive socialising sector has expanded at an unprecedented pace over the past five years. While further growth is expected, it is important to assess how much latent demand remains to avoid the saturation already experienced in other leisure markets."

"Over the past decade, since HS2 was first announced, Birmingham’s city centre has begun to move eastward, driven by major regenerationprojects and infrastructure investment. The area is seeing significant growth in both its commercial and leisure offerings, anchored not onlyby the arrival of Curzon Street Station, but also by local transport links and the unique character of space offered in the area."

"Urban agglomeration makes places, firms and people more productive though sharing, matching and learning effects."

"Where the canals powered the region’s industrial might through the 18th century, today a new transport revolution is taking place. HS2 is the most high-profile aspect of this, but there is an abundance of opportunity across the West Midlands which is being facilitated by other transport improvements. "