In Focus
Hospitality leaders brace for tough year as confidence drops to 37%
Hospitality leaders brace for tough year as confidence drops to 37%
Independent operators are amongst the least confident.
9 hours ago
Aussies won’t cut back on coffee despite cost pressures
Cafes are also turning to social media trending flavours to boost interest in the category.
9 hours ago
McDonald’s leads GCC QSR brands in promotion creativity, survey finds
The brand ranked first ahead of KFC and Burger King.
1 day ago
Restaurants face wage rise, energy costs and tighter margins in 2026, industry body warns
Wages were lifted by 4.75% from July 1, whilst electricity costs have grown 25% year-on-year.
1 day ago
GOPIZZA uses AI to standardise kitchen quality
Go Vision tracks temperature, appearance and burn marks as the chain weighs AI costs and future automation.
1 day ago
Kids’ meals drive summer family value
Some fast-food and value-led offers sit below £3.
2 days ago
Value for money tops F&B industry's opportunities as cost pressures bite
More than half of businesses expect to be more profitable in two years.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell expands AI drive-thru; Fast food faces new competition from grocery stores; Chili's calls out fast food prices
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Restaurants that fail to balance risk and innovation are losing customers, study finds
Nearly nine in 10 said balancing risk and innovation was their biggest challenge.
6 days ago
Delivery Hero retreats as Asian rivals gain ground
Meituan, Grab and Coupang are reshaping East Asia's delivery market.
Australian household spending rebounds in May as consumer confidence slides on economic pessimism
Spending at hotels, cafes and restaurants rose, driven primarily by catering services including restaurant meals, takeaway and dining out.
UK restaurants face margin squeeze from GLP-1 drugs
Customers are increasingly dropping the menu items that generate the highest profits.
Fast food outlets top Singapore F&B growth in May 2026
Overall F&B sales were flat compared to the year before.
Foodservice prices dip 0.1% in May as fresh produce and dairy costs ease
Vegetable prices eased as growing conditions improved.
Milky Lane bets on dining experience to fuel Australia expansion
The burger chain says cocktails and entertainment are driving its growth strategy.
Four in 10 GCC consumers eat fast food two to three times a week
Hardee's and Jollibee tied as Millennials' top fast food brands, with 43% each.
Wales, North East chicken growth stalls at 1.5% amidst UK boom
New entrants like Wingstop and Popeyes are still filling gaps nationwide.
Commentary
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