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More loyalty programme members are making the most of benefits — here what it means for QSRs
More loyalty programme members are making the most of benefits — here what it means for QSRs
71% of members indicated that the loyalty programmes have an impact on how much and how often they purchase.
Further pressure on restaurants’ margins seen as planned price hikes not enough to offset higher input costs
95% of operators that responded to a new Jarden/QSR Media survey are planning price increases over the course of 2022.
The NPD Group: Foodservice industry ‘adapted well’ to lockdowns
Within the QSR segment, lattes experienced the greatest growth during Q3.
Off-premise services bump consumer spending, traffic up in Q2
QSR and retail channels displayed positive spend performances in the quarter.
Industry managers, leaders have ‘strong’ growth outlook despite COVID-19 pains: report
Speed of service is increasingly expected as well as personalised customer experiences.
Can chains catch Gen Z's growing appetite for takeaway?
36% of respondents order takeaway or home delivery at least once every week, a new study revealed.
A la car(te): Drive-thru fuels in-car dining trend
There was also an 85% increase in drive-thru traffic for independent venues.
Restaurants less confident about hospo’s future: survey
Concerns with the nationwide vaccine rollout remain as restaurants face a “bumpy” recovery.
Home delivery ‘instrumental’ in driving Australian foodservice market growth through 2025, report says
QSRs remained the most popular foodservice channel in 2020.
Traditional fast food chains most frequented for takeaway orders in 2020: study
Millennials are the biggest customer base for the top three chains.
More ‘fake meat’ alternatives for restaurants, takeaway food services as plant-based movement grows: analyst
Aussies are increasingly adopting ethically and environmentally-conscious dietary habits, IbisWorld said.
Subway tops YouGov Australia's QSR Rankings for 2021
Local dining brands dominate the top ten.
Australia remains one of world's top red meat eaters despite steady decline in past years
It is expected to be “somewhat sheltered” from the worst of COVID-19.
Seven in ten restaurants adopted new revenue streams amidst pandemic: report
Restaurants are looking for new ways to thrive.
Remote kiosks, cashless transactions: automation forecasted to shape coffee industry
Hygiene will remain a priority for customers.
More Aussies want loyalty programme rewards with “social impact”: study
Research revealed that Gen Z-ers are more focused on earning rewards for recycling.
More Aussies are turning to pick-up and delivery, and what that means for your restaurant brand
Off-premises dining increased by 10% prior to the shutdown, data from the NPD Group has revealed.
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