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Australian household spending rebounds in May as consumer confidence slides on economic pessimism
Australian household spending rebounds in May as consumer confidence slides on economic pessimism
Spending at hotels, cafes and restaurants rose, driven primarily by catering services including restaurant meals, takeaway and dining out.
9 hours ago
Milky Lane bets on dining experience to fuel Australia expansion
The burger chain says cocktails and entertainment are driving its growth strategy.
1 day ago
Beverages and snacks lead fast food market segments as industry heads to US$1t by 2035
Rice meals are close second.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Wendy's to add 15 drive-thru stores in Australia
Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria are the chain's priority markets.
Burgers still lead Australia's QSR market as chicken chains gain ground
Smaller QSR chains are more linked to quality and ingredients.
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King CEO unveils his least favourite menu item; KFC tests new protype; Wendy's sales surge in meme-stock rally
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wendy’s tests crew-led drive-thru as 200-store rollout begins
Dandenong South site uses face-to-face ordering to test service speed and accuracy.
Online food takeaway market surges to $68.63 by 2033
The report points to smaller cities and towns as the next growth frontier.
What’s hot on Australian menus in 2026
Smash burgers, hot honey, and global flavours are leading Australia's menu evolution.
San San weighs franchising as store expansion hits funding limits
The sandwich chain targets 15–20 outlets as fit-out costs rise.
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum China buys Pizza Hut China; McDonald’s revives fried apple pie; Taco Bell expands fajita lineup
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Six-point gap emerges as Australians scale back QSR spending
Baby Boomers are driving the decline, with 51% reducing their QSR spending.
QSRs face $36.6b food waste burden as New South Wales mandates recycling from July
Waste reduction delivers 7-to-1 payback but training gaps and turnover prevent most QSRs from capturing gains.
Retail Food Group scales Firehouse Subs as property costs tighten
Woodall says drive-thru demand is strong but higher rents and build costs are challenging long-term site sustainability.
Firehouse Subs adds chicken, spice to suit Australian tastes
The chain plans 15 Southeast Queensland restaurants within three years.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
