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Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
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Operators shift marketing digital, but customers rely on word of mouth
Data shows a gap between operator digital spend and customer discovery habits
1 day ago
Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu
Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.
2 days ago
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.
3 days ago
Fuel surcharge may trim fast-food spending
Pressure on petrol costs tests pricing tactics across Australia’s dining sector.
6 days ago
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.
Here are the top restaurant chains in Australia in 2026
Subway leads with 1,255 outlets as of 26 March 2026.
Chatime turns to TikTok to widen bubble tea appeal in Australia
It seeks to convert curious newcomers confused about the drink.
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Rising costs, labour shortages pressure Australia’s QSR sector
Increasing commercial rents is also a key challenge.
Tourism fuels growth in Australia’s food service market
Foodservice is expected to be valued at $198b by 2034.
Inside Josh Kilimnik's plans for Craveable Brands
The former Domino's executive is set to solidify the group's hold in Australia's chicken market.
Schnitz plans to double stores, boost partner profits
The company is eyeing overseas markets, starting with New Zealand.
