In Focus
APAC cafe growth widens as new beverage concepts emerge
APAC cafe growth widens as new beverage concepts emerge
Specialist coffee and tea market to reach $45b in 2025.
Tourism fuels growth in Australia’s food service market
Foodservice is expected to be valued at $198b by 2034.
Delivery to account for 25% of Asia Pacific foodservice by 2030—Euromonitor
Asia holds 40% of global foodservice sales.
Hospitality business loses £11k a year due to payment outages—report
Four in five experience payment issues during peak times.
Six trends reshaping Asia's F&B consumption habits
Consumers are now drawn towards culturally relevant and premium flavours.
Inside Josh Kilimnik's plans for Craveable Brands
The former Domino's executive is set to solidify the group's hold in Australia's chicken market.
Managed hospitality groups bullish as independent confidence sinks to 16%
Employment costs are a key concern this year.
Schnitz plans to double stores, boost partner profits
The company is eyeing overseas markets, starting with New Zealand.
Takeaway sales sink 11% as delivery dominance grows
Attractive delivery offers helped the restaurant maintain its strong at-home sales in February.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks announces licensing business restructure; Five Guys CEO gives employees US$1.5m bonus; McDonald's partners with KPop Demon Hunters
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Beirut Street Food eyes niche in Lebanese fast casual
The brand plans to open three restaurants in the next 18 months.
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
China's dining sector returns to ‘neutral’ as policy easing lifts demand
Restaurant sales growth was up 4.8% in the first two months of 2026.
UK QSR market booms on convenience and health trends
The sector is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2026 and 2034.
Tech and taste fuel Australia’s fast-food growth story
The sector is projected to grow at an annual rate of 8.45% between 2026 and 2034.
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
Commentary
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