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QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
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.
TokyoTaco uses food truck to ramp up Australian presence
Getting customers to try the products was the biggest hurdle.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
FoodCo expands into hospitals and airports
It’s testing new store formats that will set the tone for expansion.
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Aussie QSRs redefine value with healthier, smarter choices
Precision, adaptability, and emotional relevance will set the winners apart.
Auntie Anne’s targets Australia’s transport hubs
The global pretzel brand is eyeing a five-store expansion in 12 months.
Top QSR chains improve nutrition policies but fall short on action
However, QSRs showed improvement since the last report in 2018.
Ribs & Burgers redesigns to elevate brand in crowded market
The revamped venue features bold art to boost dine-in appeal.
8 in 10 restaurant execs to boost AI spending
Restaurant execs eye AI to enhance customer experience, operations, loyalty, and more.
Il Locale Pizza eyes $2m funding to train chefs, fuel franchise growth
The chain wants to serve high-quality, hand-crafted pizzas fast.
Global fast food market to hit US$1.2t by 2032
Tech, urbanisation & lifestyle shifts are reshaping the market.
Gong cha eyes small Aussie towns
It is eyeing towns like Toowoomba and Dubbo for expansion.
Which fast food brands have the best loyalty programme?
Top loyalty apps are simple, personalised, and deliver value.
Banjo’s Bakery Cafe bets on global doughnut rush
The company will open its 52nd bakery in Warragul, Victoria, in June.
Nautical Bowls 2.0 offers bigger dining areas
It seeks customer connections through new store designs and alfresco setups.
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