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Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.
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QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Beefy’s, Firehouse Subs to drive Retail Food Group’s growth
Store rationalisation will fund the expansion of these brands.
Foodservice traffic climbs after six consecutive quarters of decline
This is driven by deal-based occasions and PM snacks.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
Three QSR chains rank amongst fastest-growing consumer brands in FY2025
This includes Guzman Y Gomez, Zambrero, and Sushi Hub.
Top QSR chains improve nutrition policies but fall short on action
However, QSRs showed improvement since the last report in 2018.
Global fast food market to hit US$1.2t by 2032
Tech, urbanisation & lifestyle shifts are reshaping the market.
Which fast food brands have the best loyalty programme?
Top loyalty apps are simple, personalised, and deliver value.
Food delivery drivers amongst the fastest-growing jobs in Australia
Foodservice occupation roles went up 16% from 2014 to 2024.
Fast-food chains revise menus as more Gen Zers dine out
They also enjoy food inspired by K-pop and K-drama.
Grill’d’s chicken nuggets win taste test over top fast foods
Six in 10 chose Grill'd's bites as their favourite.
1 in 5 Gen Zs are dining out more than once a week
23% of Gen Zs said they are dining out more frequently than last year.
How should QSRs rethink their loyalty programmes?
Euromonitor identified three key ideas to explore new ways to strengthen customer loyalty.
McDonald’s visits dip as emerging chains grow, analyst says
However, the fast-food giant’s share remains stable at 42%.
QSRs battle for prime drive-thru areas
More chains access customer data, including delivery locations, through their own apps.
1 in 3 Aussies overspend on dining out despite cost of living pressures
Gen Zs were the most likely to fork out too much on restaurant meals and takeaway.
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