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Fast food market set to reach US$868b by 2030
Fast food market set to reach US$868b by 2030
Rising urbanisation and consumer demand drive global sector growth
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Melbourne becomes hottest spots for fast-food restaurants
Australia continues attract global QSR players.
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QSR network growth hits decade high in 2025
Australia’s top 5 QSRs are within 3 km of 82% of Australians.
Is the food delivery market hitting reset?
Deliveroo and Menulog exits signal food delivery consolidation.
Are we entering a new era of fast-food chicken war?
Australians consumed one kilogram of chicken per week in 2025.
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.
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.
Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.
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.
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.
