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Are we entering a new era of fast-food chicken war?
Are we entering a new era of fast-food chicken war?
Australians consumed one kilogram of chicken per week in 2025.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise hires ex-Collins Foods chief
He also had several C-level roles in Europe.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise profit inches up after axing discounts
Same-store sales dip following pricing reset in some of its markets.
Schnitz joins the chicken scene with Tom’s Signature Tenders
It is available in original or spicy with signature or ranch sauce.
Red Rooster expands menu with Parmi range
It includes a Parmi Burger, Parmi Rippa, Loaded Chips, and a Kids Cheeseburger.
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.
The Coffee Club parent eyes Hong Kong IPO
The group plans to be listed by the end of the year.
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
The refresh also updates menus, uniforms, social media, and store design.
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
The chain is also extending breakfast service to 11:30 a.m. in restaurants.
Social Media Wrap: Chatime massive opening week; Oporto unveils new after-hours bundle; The Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton collaboration
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Guzman y Gomez profits jump 44.9% despite US wider losses
The brand continues to profit from strong interest from Australian consumers.
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.
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki.
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