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Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
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QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth
Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.
Beverages drive Australian foodservice growth as QSR leads serving gains
Seven in 10 foodservice meals in Australia included beverages.
Health trends, experiential dining reshapes Britain’s foodservice industry
British foodservice industry is valued at £71b.
Foodservice traffic inches up as deals and QSR drive growth
Lunch drove gains, reversing three quarters of falling traffic and spending.
Gen Z leads food service rebound with $5.8b spend
The 18 to 24 age group now accounts for 11% of all food service traffic.
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
Foodservice traffic climbs after six consecutive quarters of decline
This is driven by deal-based occasions and PM snacks.
Consumers shift from delivery to pick-up amidst search for value
Delivery traffic declined by 6% in 2024, whilst pickup saw a growth of 18%.
Families pull back from foodservice spend as economic pressures bite
Foodservice spending may have increased but only because of high prices.
Major trends impacting quick-service restaurants
Value and convenience are constantly top of mind for consumers.
Foodservice traffic dips despite growth in spending
A rise in average eater cheques was the reason for the growth.
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