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New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.
6 hours ago
The Coffee Club offers free remakes under new Coffee Guarantee
The Coffee Club offers free remakes under new Coffee Guarantee
The policy covers all 16 hot and cold espresso-based drinks.
6 hours ago
Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
6 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
9 hours ago
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion
The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
4 days ago
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
It is also the first restaurant in the state of Victoria.
4 days ago
GYG Singapore scores with ‘Up For The Cup With GYG’ World Cup campaign
GYG Singapore scores with ‘Up For The Cup With GYG’ World Cup campaign
It also partners with JSSL Football Club as official sponsor of its 2026 Summer Soccer Camps.
4 days ago
Tims China appoints Kwok Wah Cheung as CEO
Tims China appoints Kwok Wah Cheung as CEO
The former CEO will take on the role of chairman of the company.
4 days ago
Grill’d turns burger sales into $90k boost for childhood cancer charity
Grill’d turns burger sales into $90k boost for childhood cancer charity
This is in partnership with Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri.
4 days ago
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Zizzi rolls out World Cup deal offering Italians free main course
Customers who are not Italian can receive a 30% discount on food items.
4 days ago
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion
The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
4 days ago
Deliveroo Kuwait launches nationwide free delivery campaign
Deliveroo Kuwait launches nationwide free delivery campaign
The platform is also offering buy-one-get-one-free deals at select restaurants.
4 days ago
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brings Dry Iced Americano to Singapore
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brings Dry Iced Americano to Singapore
The drink comes in two variants, Salted Caramel and Chocolate.
4 days ago
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Pret A Manger sales up 8% as new menu, shop openings gain pace
Globally, system sales rose 7%.
5 days ago
Luckin Coffee logs $2.95b in non-coffee drink sales
Luckin Coffee logs $2.95b in non-coffee drink sales
Its store network has grown to more than 35,000 locations globally.
5 days ago
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Research
South West leads UK foodservice growth as regional divide widens
It is far ahead of Greater London and the South East, whilst other UK regions declined.
6 days ago
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
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The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
6 days ago
Research
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
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Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
Executive insights
Malaysian F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
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Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data-led targeting.
Executive insights
IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
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IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Research
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
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Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Executive insights
Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi
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The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.
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Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.
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Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.
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