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Global fast food market set to surpass $1t by 2035
Global fast food market set to surpass $1t by 2035
The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2026 and 2035.
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Australia’s cafe economy slips 1.4% YoY as customer traffic falls
The average cup rose 1.65% to $4.69, its smallest annual increase since 2020.
What drives Gen Z's restaurant choices in 2026?
Both physical and digital exploration drove restaurant discovery.
Frequency drives fast food growth as 82.5% of Australians already buy in
Around a quarter of the population visits at least weekly, generating most outlet traffic.
Younger Australians lead the shift in how GLP-1 users order fast food
63% said their typical fast food spend had not changed and four in ten had not changed their order at all.
GLP-1 users put the classic fast food meal deal under pressure
Delivery and drive-thru impulse decisions are occasions users are cutting back on.
Food hubs and hybrid spaces drive the next phase of F&B
Dining remains resilient despite tighter consumer spending.
Protein makes room for the rest
Fibre is gaining attention as restaurants expand their health focus.
GLP-1 adoption grows as Australians rethink food choices
Former users continue buying more fresh produce and protein even after stopping their treatment
Breakfast becomes Australia's next QSR battleground
Transactions have climbed from under 5% in just one year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beverages and snacks lead fast food market segments as industry heads to US$1t by 2035
Rice meals are close second.
Burgers still lead Australia's QSR market as chicken chains gain ground
Smaller QSR chains are more linked to quality and ingredients.
