Executive insights
How Popeyes UAE endeared itself to local consumers
How Popeyes UAE endeared itself to local consumers
Convenience and digital-first ordering are driving customer behaviour.
Al Sayer accelerates Caribou, Five Guys expansion
It’s no longer about being everywhere; it’s about being where it matters.
Careem Food points to delivery-specific menus to attract more solo diners
In the UAE, 64% of lunch orders are for individual meals.
SpudBAR keeps growth focus on Australia despite overseas interest
It has stayed true to its core—keeping things simple yet flavourful.
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.
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.
UK QSRs turn to gamified loyalty programs
Rewards are now standard, with 93% managed through apps.
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.
Wendy’s bets on FreshAI as QSRs boost tech investments
The AI agent helps the fast-food chain cut wait times and boost order accuracy.
GOPIZZA rides K-wave with street food, dessert push in India
It plans to enter North and West India in the next two quarters.
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