In Focus
Middle Eastern restaurant market set to reach $58.4b by 2034
Middle Eastern restaurant market set to reach $58.4b by 2034
This translates to a 6.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2034.
3 hours ago
Malaysian F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data-led targeting.
1 day ago
Food deliveries seen as treat but high fees frustrate many Brits
Four in 10 said service fees are too high.
1 day ago
Australian brands rethink loyalty as instant value gains ground over points systems
Over 50% of consumers actively look for deals on every purchase.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Food waste is costing Australia $36.6b a year.
6 days ago
APAC leads global QSR market growth amidst rapid urbanisation and digital engagement
China and India lead the market.
6 days ago
Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
6 days ago
IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Saudi Arabia's QSR market forecast to nearly double to $17.24b by 2034
Cloud kitchens and delivery-only brands have gained traction in the country.
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Weekly Global Wrap: Japan visa pause hits restaurants; Pizza Hut US franchisee brings back classic look; McDonald's Philippines signs renewable energy agreement
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi
The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.
Restaurant margins in the the Philippines capital drops 2.8% in 2025
Operating costs jumped 24.7% from 2019 to 2025.
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag
Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
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