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Here's Why More Customers Are Chowing Down Personalised Meals

Gone are the days when diners have no choice but select from a predetermined set of menu. Increasingly, QSR chains are letting their customers personalise their orders, from the leafy salad they want to chow down to the jelly they want in their drinks. This trend of personalised meals is catching on as brands begin to feel stronger demand and higher satisfaction among customers that want to have a hand on what they eat or drink.

How does a cautious consumer outlook affect foodservice at the end of 2016?

How does Australia's low economic growth in Q4 2016 affect foodservice?

Chatime Reveals 3 Key Strategies to Cope with the Real Estate Crunch

When Chatime looks for suitable kiosks and store sites these days, dealing with frustration has become part of the process. The QSR operator shares that the real estate hunt has become tougher overall – top quality sites are easily snatched up and this often leaves the brand with a woeful selection of low-quality or overpriced spaces.

Find out all about carbonated soft drinks and their significance in foodservice

In The NPD Group's latest topical, CREST data reveals how big carbonated beverages are in the industry.

QSRs Reveal How They Balance Innovation and Tradition

The pressure is on for Australian QSRs to roll out new products. They are expected to change their business models to suit the changing preferences of consumers, but operators insist that their survival also hinges on sticking to their unique brand story.