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‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
Dodo Brands banks on local flavours for global expansion
Local adaptation is at the heart of the multinational foodservice group.
FoodCo expands into hospitals and airports
It’s testing new store formats that will set the tone for expansion.
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
UK QSRs meal deal prices outpace individual menu items' growth in Q1
However, this price promotion, along with LTOs, continues to grow.
Kudu refreshes brand with viral meals to win over young Saudis
Its mobile app has gained more than a million loyalty members in just nine months.
Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers
Each bowl is topped with tapioca pearls and its signature milk foam.
CHAGEE targets Japan and South Korea in Asia expansion push
The milk tea brand leans on ‘everyday luxury’ to shift perceptions around tea.
The Sushi Co eyes 100 UK locations by 2030
Its rise aligns with a state push for a healthy food revolution.
Digital discounts surge 25% in UK foodservice
These discounts are aggressively present in delivery platforms
Pizza chains limit price hikes to stay competitive
Major pizza chains cost 40% less than those at casual dining chains.
UK QSRs turn to gamified loyalty programs
Rewards are now standard, with 93% managed through apps.
Dough Darlings opens first overseas store in Doha
Qatar’s growing appetite for handmade food made it an attractive entry point.
AI turns old CCTVs into smart, low-cost business tools
Solink’s platform adds intelligence to legacy cameras to boost operations.
Burger King UK's renovation push lifts sales
Its CEO says updated stores are “invigorating” customer sentiment.
LEON sees 81% spike in app orders following rewards programme launch
The brand is currently exploring ways to expand the programme by adding more food offerings.
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