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Al Sayer accelerates Caribou, Five Guys expansion
Al Sayer accelerates Caribou, Five Guys expansion
It’s no longer about being everywhere; it’s about being where it matters.
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Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
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Careem Food points to delivery-specific menus to attract more solo diners
In the UAE, 64% of lunch orders are for individual meals.
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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.
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.
Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
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.
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.
What are Saudi Arabia’s most recommended brands?
The rankings are based on YouGov’s 2025 Recommend Rankings in Saudi Arabia report.
UK QSRs turn to gamified loyalty programs
Rewards are now standard, with 93% managed through apps.
UAE online food delivery to rise at 10.2% by 2033
This is driven by consumer demands for convenience, speed, and loyalty benefits.
1 in 4 APAC consumers picks delivery over dine-in in 2024
Delivery is set to make up 26% of Asia Pacific’s foodservice market by 2029.
GCC foodservice market to reach $109.9b by 2030
In Qatar, QSRs made up 42% of all foodservice outlets.
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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