Australia
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
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Foodservice traffic inches up as deals and QSR drive growth
Lunch drove gains, reversing three quarters of falling traffic and spending.
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Restaurants and cafes saw record high closures in 2025
The industry is facing several intense pressures, such as rising costs.
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Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
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Social Media Wrap: Char'd Chicken enters chicken shop war; Betty's Burgers introduces bun alternative; Domino's brings back iconic snack
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
The casual restaurant chain was brought back by the Minor Hotels group.
McDonald’s floods market with free McPops
The deal is part of its Macca’s Year of Value promise.
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.
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
The new offerings are available across the chain’s outlets, with store-specific pricing.
Sushi Sushi unveils loyalty programme
Welcome rewards include a voucher for a $1 sushi hand roll.
Social Media Wrap: Grill'd introduces blind box collectables; Krispy Kreme launches Galentine's Day activity; McDonald's brings Friends to Australia
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Australia food delivery on track to double by 2034
Frequent promotions and discounts are also encouraging more regular orders.
Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
The venue spans two levels, serving both takeaway customers and sit-down diners.
Could the rise of self-service technology affect QSRs?
7 in 10 Australians prefer self-service as checkout options.
Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
This brings the total of 50 sites operated by the group.
Piccolo Me targets Melbourne universities for franchise expansion
The Sydney-based brand secured dedicated head office infrastructure to support a massive increase in Victorian site numbers.
