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GLP-1 adoption grows as Australians rethink food choices
GLP-1 adoption grows as Australians rethink food choices
Former users continue buying more fresh produce and protein even after stopping their treatment
20 minutes ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King tests new menu for GLP-1 users; Fast food chains turn World Cup Final into marketing play; Cyberattack leaves Japan fast food chains short
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Breakfast becomes Australia's next QSR battleground
Transactions have climbed from under 5% in just one year.
4 days ago
Aussies won’t cut back on coffee despite cost pressures
Cafes are also turning to social media trending flavours to boost interest in the category.
5 days ago
Restaurants face wage rise, energy costs and tighter margins in 2026, industry body warns
Wages were lifted by 4.75% from July 1, whilst electricity costs have grown 25% year-on-year.
6 days ago
GOPIZZA uses AI to standardise kitchen quality
GOVISION tracks temperature, appearance and burn marks as the chain weighs AI costs and future automation.
6 days ago
Value for money tops F&B industry's opportunities as cost pressures bite
More than half of businesses expect to be more profitable in two years.
Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell expands AI drive-thru; Fast food faces new competition from grocery stores; Chili's calls out fast food prices
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Restaurants that fail to balance risk and innovation are losing customers, study finds
Nearly nine in 10 said balancing risk and innovation was their biggest challenge.
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.
Milky Lane bets on dining experience to fuel Australia expansion
The burger chain says cocktails and entertainment are driving its growth strategy.
Beverages and snacks lead fast food market segments as industry heads to US$1t by 2035
Rice meals are close second.
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.
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.
Commentary
The customer habits you build in a ‘Goldilocks’ market set the tone for what comes next