Executive insights

Speeding up or changing course? How COVID-19 has reshaped QSR trends

As the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the planet, one of the most clearly and significantly impacted industries has been hospitality, spanning the...

Social distancing affecting productivity in supply chains: Sandhurst

CEO Mimmo Lubrano also shares his thoughts on zero-contact.

How did COVID-19 affect supply chains across the world?

Sandhurst Fine Foods CEO Mimmo Lubrano explains.

Menu, pricing changes may come into play as spending in QSRs seen to bounce back post-pandemic

Consumers’ willingness to pay dropped up to 20% within fast food and fast casual sectors during the lockdown.

Restaurant chains are quickly adapting to the government's three-step recovery plan

Mad Mex, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, Zeus Street Greek and Hunky Dory react to phase one of eased restrictions.

How can QSRs best seek rent relief amidst COVID-19?

Executives suggest a holistic approach in recovery.

“Nothing will return to normal”: a post-pandemic industry, as imagined by restaurant leaders

Delivery, social distancing and higher hygiene standards are expected to persist.

Will off-premise restaurants be the new face of a post-COVID-19 industry?

A growing number of chains are selling directly to consumers amidst social distancing restrictions.

Foodco responds to tougher market pressures by turning to convenience hubs, transit areas

Managing director Serge Infanti also cited overregulation as a potential challenge facing the franchising sector.

How Mad Mex's current positioning fuels their renewed take on innovation

The brand has moved away from its 'shock and awe' approach, saying that it is now focusing on communicating their core values.