Australia
Global players bet big on Australia’s fast-food outlook
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.
The Coffee Club parent eyes Hong Kong IPO
The group plans to be listed by the end of the year.
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
The refresh also updates menus, uniforms, social media, and store design.
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
The chain is also extending breakfast service to 11:30 a.m. in restaurants.
Social Media Wrap: Chatime massive opening week; Oporto unveils new after-hours bundle; The Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton collaboration
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
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.
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
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.
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.
