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Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.
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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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Inside the 2026 global food and drink shakeup
Consumers are now seeking everyday foods and drinks with proven health benefits.
Australia food delivery on track to double by 2034
Frequent promotions and discounts are also encouraging more regular orders.
Could the rise of self-service technology affect QSRs?
7 in 10 Australians prefer self-service as checkout options.
Restaurants abandon 'trend chasing' to protect 2026 margins
Industry giants are ditching novelty launches for high-margin.
Digital orders seize 50% of fast food market
Pizza chains lead in digital orders.
Emerging QSR brands crush major chains in December customer satisfaction rankings
Fonto data reveals a major shakeup in Australian fast food.
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.
What are the 2026 flavour trends?
McDonald’s CEO shares predictions for the restaurant industry in 2026.
Solo diners account for nearly half of orders in 2025
Over half of these meals fall in the $10–$30+ range and include snacks and drinks.
Why anxiety is driving customisable food choices
Small, deliberate food choices are increasingly used as a way to manage stress and assert control.
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
Gen Z emerges as next year’s key dining segment
Dining out increased 17% YoY in 2025.
Australian coffee market sees 5.6% annual growth
Café culture and higher incomes boost demand for quality coffee.
Here are Australia’s largest food chains in 2025
Subway leads with 1,248 outlets as of 10 September 2025.
Australia’s foodservice market set for 11.45% annual growth through 2030
Gen Zs account for AU$5.8b in foodservice spending, or 11% of total visits.
