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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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Genki bets on takeaway to drive global growth
It bought Australia’s Sushi Sushi to further its growth in Western markets.
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QSR network growth hits decade high in 2025
Australia’s top 5 QSRs are within 3 km of 82% of Australians.
4 days ago
Is the food delivery market hitting reset?
Deliveroo and Menulog exits signal food delivery consolidation.
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Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King makes switches to Whopper; McDonald's opens biggest restaurant; Starbucks Philippines releases new limited edition bakes
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Are we entering a new era of fast-food chicken war?
Australians consumed one kilogram of chicken per week in 2025.
Global players bet big on Australia’s fast-food outlook
Growth in discretionary spending and menu trends is drawing the brands in.
QSRs take over Aussie dining with value menus and digital orders
Rising costs drive diners toward more affordable meals.
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Foodservice traffic inches up as deals and QSR drive growth
Lunch drove gains, reversing three quarters of falling traffic and spending.
Restaurants and cafes saw record high closures in 2025
The industry is facing several intense pressures, such as rising costs.
QSRs pivots to digital as e-wallet use surges
As ordering moves to apps and kiosks, brands risk losing their identity.
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.
Sushi Sushi bets on loyalty platform to lift traffic as price cuts lose appeal
Customers get a $1 voucher for a hand roll upon signing up.
Fast-food, quick-service chains power top 25 brands to $190.1b in 2026
Expansion and rising takeout, delivery, and quick-service demand drive sector growth.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
