Chicken shop footfall increases while pub visits decline, according to analysis cited by multiple outlets. Meaningful Vision reports that chicken shops see an 8.9% rise in footfall during the first six months of 2026.
In contrast, the same research finds that footfall at pubs falls over the period. The reporting links the shift to changing preferences among younger people, including demand for social-media-friendly options rather than traditional pub settings. While the outlets emphasize the role of Gen Z and social media in driving the change, they rely on the same underlying Meaningful Vision figures for the direction and magnitude of the footfall movements.
