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E-BOOK · EDITION NOVEMBER 2026

Hospitality Trends 2027

Eight developments that chains, hotel groups and contract caterers will feel on the cost side in 2027 – and what to do now.

18 pages with a country compass for twelve countries, a roadmap to 2030, five KPIs per site and examples from L’Osteria and a&o Hostels. Every figure with a source.
Cover of the e-book Hospitality Trends 2027

CONTENTS

Eight developments, one page each

For each development: what is happening, what it means for chains and what to do now – with a question for your team.

  1. 1Food stays at 7% VAT for good
  2. 2Minimum wage rises to €14.60
  3. 3Real sales down, costs up
  4. 4EU target: 30% less food waste per capita
  5. 5Issuing e-invoices from 2027
  6. 6Mandatory cash registers and digital receipts (planned)
  7. 7Origin on the plate in Austria
  8. 8AI in operations

ALSO IN THE E-BOOK

What you can use straight away

  • Roadmap to 2030

    All deadlines from minimum wage to the EU waste target, with tasks per quarter.

  • Five KPIs per site

    What to measure every month so you can act in time.

  • Examples from practice

    L’Osteria and a&o Hostels: food cost, stock count time and waste.

  • Every figure with a source

    Official statistics, legal texts and chambers, as of November 2026.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is the e-book for?

For management, purchasing, controlling and operations at restaurant chains, hotel groups and contract caterers in Germany and Austria. The country compass adds ten more countries.

How up to date are the figures?

Research as of November 2026. Every figure is backed by a source; provisional values and draft laws are marked as such.

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Absolutely. We want to share our knowledge with you and are glad if it helps.

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