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Kopi Kenangan, Baba Rafi push for omnichannel as Indonesians demand faster, frictionless experiences
Kopi Kenangan, Baba Rafi push for omnichannel as Indonesians demand faster, frictionless experiences
Social commerce is also growing rapidly in the country.
2 hours ago
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
9 hours ago
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's warn of weak Q2; Customers help improve Burger King's Whopper; Subway shuts more than 700 restaurants in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
5 days ago
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
6 days ago
Singapore fast food leads F&B growth as broader sector sees uneven demand
Fast food outpaces restaurants as monthly sales slip across F&B.
Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
Fast food footfall sees two-year low in Q1 amidst consumer cutbacks
Only a few regions saw customer traffic rise.
KFC tops growth in Saudi dining consideration
This was followed by Hardee's and Baskin-Robbins.
QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth
Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.
UK sandwich consumption rises as eating-out habits shift
The report identifies three main drivers: taste, quality, and convenience.
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Hospitality sector contracts as inflation drives wave of closures in Q1
This marks the sector’s second consecutive quarterly fall.
Asia emerges as fastest growing fried chicken market
Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the growth.
Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu
Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties