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Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Food waste is costing Australia $36.6b a year.
2 days ago
APAC leads global QSR market growth amidst rapid urbanisation and digital engagement
China and India lead the market.
2 days ago
Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
2 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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.
Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace
COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
Kopi Kenangan, Baba Rafi push for omnichannel as Indonesians demand faster, frictionless experiences
Social commerce is also growing rapidly in the country.
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