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Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
8 in 10 restaurant execs to boost AI spending
Restaurant execs eye AI to enhance customer experience, operations, loyalty, and more.
GOPIZZA rides K-wave with street food, dessert push in India
It plans to enter North and West India in the next two quarters.
Nearly 8 in 10 global restaurant execs to boost AI spending
Restaurant execs eye AI to enhance customer experience, operations, loyalty, and more.
Sandwich Sandwich seeks UK expansion through franchising
Scaling beyond Bristol would take more than just momentum.
UK fast-food chains revamp menus, store hours to cut costs
Outdated tech could also drag QSRs down.
Il Locale Pizza eyes $2m funding to train chefs, fuel franchise growth
The chain wants to serve high-quality, hand-crafted pizzas fast.
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