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Weekly Global Wrap: Yum China buys Pizza Hut China; McDonald’s revives fried apple pie; Taco Bell expands fajita lineup

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.

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Six-point gap emerges as Australians scale back QSR spending

Baby Boomers are driving the decline, with 51% reducing their QSR spending.

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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.

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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.

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Firehouse Subs adds chicken, spice to suit Australian tastes

The chain plans 15 Southeast Queensland restaurants within three years.

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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.

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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.

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Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race

The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.

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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.

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Australian brands rethink loyalty as instant value gains ground over points systems

Over 50% of consumers actively look for deals on every purchase.

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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.

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Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report

Food waste is costing Australia $36.6b a year.

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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.

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Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi

The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.

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Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag

Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

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Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends

Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.

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