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CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion

CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion

Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.

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Melbourne becomes hottest spots for fast-food restaurants

Australia continues attract global QSR players.

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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years

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

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Genki bets on takeaway to drive global growth

It bought Australia’s Sushi Sushi to further its growth in Western markets.

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QSR network growth hits decade high in 2025

Australia’s top 5 QSRs are within 3 km of 82% of Australians.

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QSR expansion is driving down customer visits

Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.

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Is the food delivery market hitting reset?

Deliveroo and Menulog exits signal food delivery consolidation.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King makes switches to Whopper; McDonald's opens biggest restaurant; Starbucks Philippines releases new limited edition bakes

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

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Britain’s leading contract caterers dish out 9% sales in Q4 2025

Full-year sales rose 8.4% year-on-year, outpacing inflation.

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‘Clean label’ demand signals structural shift in global food markets

Euromonitor forecasts organic foods up 79% and natural products up 103% by 2029.

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Are we entering a new era of fast-food chicken war?

Australians consumed one kilogram of chicken per week in 2025.

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QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation

Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.

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Global players bet big on Australia’s fast-food outlook

Growth in discretionary spending and menu trends is drawing the brands in.

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Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 Singapore F&B outlets shut

Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.

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Low‑capital sites fuels rapid growth for some UK restaurants

YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.

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QSRs take over Aussie dining with value menus and digital orders

Rising costs drive diners toward more affordable meals.

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Baba Rafi slows outlet growth to focus on store results

The goal is to prevent weak stores from dragging down the wider network.

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