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UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures

UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures

36% of Brits want to see more group and private dining in 2026.

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Accessible luxury rises as APAC diners move away from set menus

59% guests opt for casual dining experiences over formal ones.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-a trials chicken and waffles; UK's Byron Burgers rescued; Starbucks to pay US$38.9m to settle NYC probe

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

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QSRs and coffee drive Philippine foodservice growth

The beverage market is also diversifying, with bubble tea and other speciality drinks becoming increasingly popular.

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Australian coffee market sees 5.6% annual growth

Café culture and higher incomes boost demand for quality coffee.

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Hot drink prices outpace fast food as seasonal specials surge

Limited-time drinks now cost 22% to 25% more than regular options.

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APAC coffee market to reach US$41.15b by 2030

This is mainly driven by the rise of café culture.

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Here are Australia’s largest food chains in 2025

Subway leads with 1,248 outlets as of 10 September 2025.

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Dublin’s fast-food density thins out amidst 7% annual fall in October

This marks the sharpest drop in three years.

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Southeast Asia's foodservice market to reach US$416.37b by 2030

Singapore is the region’s fastest-growing foodservice market, projected to rise at a CAGR of 17.2%.

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Nearly 4 in 10 Brits are cutting back on dining out, survey finds

Roughly eight in 10 diners believe restaurant prices have gone up over the last year.

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Australia’s foodservice market set for 11.45% annual growth through 2030

Gen Zs account for AU$5.8b in foodservice spending, or 11% of total visits.

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UK foodservice market to expand at 6.6% CAGR through 2030

Restaurants providing clear dietary information are building trust and encouraging repeat visits.

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Gen Zs turn to loyalty rewards, digital content when choosing QSRs: report

High-smartphone cities like Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney are driving growth in digital-first strategies.

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Rising costs push Singaporeans to cut back on dining out

Cost emerged as the dominant factor, with 65% pointing to rising restaurant prices.

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Subway expands digital strategy with UK gift card launch

The gift cards complement existing digital touch points like kiosks and mobile ordering.

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UAE foodservice market set to nearly triple to $41.8b by 2033

Dubai remains the UAE’s busiest foodservice hub due to its global business and tourism role.

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