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Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity

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.

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Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot

Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tim Ho Wan’s next move in Australia

The brand recently turned a profit following losses in H1 2025.

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Inside the 2026 global food and drink shakeup

Consumers are now seeking everyday foods and drinks with proven health benefits.

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Global coffee shop market set to hit $290.23b by 2032

Chains such as Starbucks, Dunkin’, Costa Coffee, Tim Hortons, and McCafé continue to lead the market.

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Australia food delivery on track to double by 2034

Frequent promotions and discounts are also encouraging more regular orders.

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Could the rise of self-service technology affect QSRs?

7 in 10 Australians prefer self-service as checkout options.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Papa Johns introduces pan pizza; Fatburger parent files for bankruptcy; Tim Hortons dismisses South Korea exit rumours

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

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Restaurants abandon 'trend chasing' to protect 2026 margins

Industry giants are ditching novelty launches for high-margin.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Steak n' Shake adds Bitcoin bonus; McDonald's announces major menu and operations overhaul; Five Guys launches all-day breakfast and bar concept

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

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Digital orders seize 50% of fast food market

Pizza chains lead in digital orders.

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Emerging QSR brands crush major chains in December customer satisfaction rankings

Fonto data reveals a major shakeup in Australian fast food.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks viral Bearista UK launch; Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale;

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

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Gen Z $5.8b spend forces QSR meal pivot

New data shows 55% of young consumers refuse to view eating out as an everyday habit.

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