UK Lifestyle & Entertainment Firms Pay Suppliers Better Than Average, But Wide Disparities Persist

The Numbers

• 78 companies analysed in the UK Lifestyle & Entertainment sector.
• Average PaymentCheck Score: 60.8/100.
• UK average PaymentCheck Score: 50.0/100.
• Top score: 100/100.
• Lowest score: 5.9/100.

What Stands Out

While the Lifestyle & Entertainment sector's average payment score is noticeably higher than the UK average, a nearly 95-point difference between the best and worst payers highlights significant inconsistencies within the industry. This indicates that some companies are prioritizing prompt payment while others are lagging behind, potentially squeezing their suppliers.

Best Payers

1. PIZZAEXPRESS MERCHANDISING LIMITED - 100/100
2. KINGSTON RESTAURANTS LIMITED - 97.9/100
3. APOLLO CINEMAS LIMITED - 97.2/100
4. BET365 GROUP LIMITED - 96.5/100
5. BUILDABEAR WORKSHOP UK LIMITED - 92.7/100

Worst Payers

1. ENSEMBLE COMBINED SERVICES LIMITED - 5.9/100
2. CREATE FOOD LIMITED - 9.4/100
3. DELICE DE FRANCE LIMITED - 9.4/100
4. RAIL GOURMET UK LIMITED - 23.5/100
5. ACCOR UK BUSINESS LEISURE HOTELS LIMITED - 25/100

Regional Patterns

Regional data is limited, but it shows the highest average payment score sits in the East of England at 70.3, while the sample size of one company in "Unknown" region is negligable. Scotland follows with 68.8, indicating a possible trend of stronger payment practices outside of London, although more data is needed to make a firm determination.

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Despite an average PaymentCheck score of 60.8/100, the bottom 5 payers – especially Ensemble Combined Services Limited at just 5.9/100 – suggest that suppliers should carefully vet their clients within the Lifestyle & Entertainment sector to avoid payment issues.