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Gen Z leads food service rebound with $5.8b spend
Gen Z leads food service rebound with $5.8b spend
The 18 to 24 age group now accounts for 11% of all food service traffic.
Australia’s QSR chains turn to late-night business to boost sales
Brands are also refining their menus and tightening supply chains.
QSR sector set for 1% rebound after last year’s projected decline
The sector’s next phase hinges on balancing value and costs.
Dave’s Hot Chicken aims 150 new stores by year-end, eyes $1.6b sales by 2026
The chain also plans to expand into India, Mexico, and across Europe.
Bakers Delight tests smaller stores to cut costs, expand reach
High electricity prices remain a key barrier to growth.
OOSHMAN eyes Queensland expansion as consumer confidence falls
The goal is to reach 26 restaurants by end-2026 and 50 outlets by 2029.
El Jannah targets 100-store expansion with drive-thru push
Demand for fresh ingredients and convenience is fueling growth.
Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Yo-Chi eyes bigger Southeast Asia push after Singapore debut
It aims to be a ‘third place’ like Starbucks, where people gather outside home and work.
TokyoTaco uses food truck to ramp up Australian presence
Getting customers to try the products was the biggest hurdle.
SpudBAR keeps growth focus on Australia despite overseas interest
It has stayed true to its core—keeping things simple yet flavourful.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
FoodCo expands into hospitals and airports
It’s testing new store formats that will set the tone for expansion.
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Aussie QSRs redefine value with healthier, smarter choices
Precision, adaptability, and emotional relevance will set the winners apart.
Auntie Anne’s targets Australia’s transport hubs
The global pretzel brand is eyeing a five-store expansion in 12 months.
