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Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag
Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag
Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.
3 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's warn of weak Q2; Customers help improve Burger King's Whopper; Subway shuts more than 700 restaurants in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Zambrero tests bowl format to speed menu rollout
Health-led eating trends push restaurants to simplify menus and streamline kitchens.
Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth
Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Operators shift marketing digital, but customers rely on word of mouth
Data shows a gap between operator digital spend and customer discovery habits
Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu
Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Fuel surcharge may trim fast-food spending
Pressure on petrol costs tests pricing tactics across Australia’s dining sector.
Dine-in declines as more Aussies order delivery
Revenues from dine-in dropped from 31% in 2024 to 20% in 2025.
Hospitality menus drift from customer demand
Nearly half push fusion foods, but only one in ten customers wants them.
Beverages drive Australian foodservice growth as QSR leads serving gains
Seven in 10 foodservice meals in Australia included beverages.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle relaunches rewards programme; Popeyes announces One Piece collaboration; McDonald's to add refreshers and crafted sodas
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hospitality spending dips in March despite annual growth trend
Three in five are cutting back on eating out at restaurants.
Commentary
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