Research
Digital orders seize 50% of fast food market
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.
Gen Zs turn to loyalty rewards, digital content when choosing QSRs: report
High-smartphone cities like Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney are driving growth in digital-first strategies.
Uber Eats reveal Australia’s biggest cravings
Ten-piece nuggets and burgers were the most-ordered combo.
Menulog exits Australia after 20 years as Uber, DoorDash dominate
Its retreat was hardly surprising after it struggled for years to keep market share.
November concert boom to lift fast-food spending by up to 34%
Three major concerts are expected to boost spending in Sydney to $424m.
Gen Z Aussies cite food quality, taste as top factors in QSR dining
Other factors include price and service quality.
Half of Australia’s top fast food locations are owned by three QSR brands
Subway still retains its position as Australia’s biggest chain.
