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What’s hot on Australian menus in 2026
What’s hot on Australian menus in 2026
Smash burgers, hot honey, and global flavours are leading Australia's menu evolution.
2 hours ago
San San weighs franchising as store expansion hits funding limits
The sandwich chain targets 15–20 outlets as fit-out costs rise.
1 day ago
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.
2 days ago
Six-point gap emerges as Australians scale back QSR spending
Baby Boomers are driving the decline, with 51% reducing their QSR spending.
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
Gami's Coles launch tests whether retail builds or erodes brand visits
Jun Lee says founders consistently overestimate how much restaurant equity survives the move to a supermarket shelf.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Weekly Global Wrap: Walmart launches fast food delivery service; Popeyes partners with celebrity Hamptons hotspot; Dunkin partners with Barbie
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Australian brands rethink loyalty as instant value gains ground over points systems
Over 50% of consumers actively look for deals on every purchase.
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Food waste is costing Australia $36.6b a year.
Weekly Global Wrap: Japan visa pause hits restaurants; Pizza Hut US franchisee brings back classic look; McDonald's Philippines signs renewable energy agreement
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi
The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.
Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag
Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.
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