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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.

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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.

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Australia’s QSR chains turn to late-night business to boost sales

Brands are also refining their menus and tightening supply chains.

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QSR sector set for 1% rebound after last year’s projected decline

The sector’s next phase hinges on balancing value and costs.

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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.

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Bakers Delight tests smaller stores to cut costs, expand reach

High electricity prices remain a key barrier to growth.

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OOSHMAN eyes Queensland expansion as consumer confidence falls

The goal is to reach 26 restaurants by end-2026 and 50 outlets by 2029.

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El Jannah targets 100-store expansion with drive-thru push

Demand for fresh ingredients and convenience is fueling growth.

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Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot

Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.

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QSRs slash prices as value wars loom

They also face competition from casual-dining brands.

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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.

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TokyoTaco uses food truck to ramp up Australian presence

Getting customers to try the products was the biggest hurdle.

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SpudBAR keeps growth focus on Australia despite overseas interest

It has stayed true to its core—keeping things simple yet flavourful.

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‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles

QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.

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FoodCo expands into hospitals and airports

It’s testing new store formats that will set the tone for expansion.

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Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth

It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

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Aussie QSRs redefine value with healthier, smarter choices

Precision, adaptability, and emotional relevance will set the winners apart.

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Auntie Anne’s targets Australia’s transport hubs

The global pretzel brand is eyeing a five-store expansion in 12 months.

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