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Saudi Arabia's QSR market forecast to nearly double to $17.24b by 2034

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.

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Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows

Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.

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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.

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Budget-conscious diners turn to Luke’s Bánh Mi

The chain plans to expand through franchise conversions, not greenfield sites.

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Restaurant margins in the the Philippines capital drops 2.8% in 2025

Operating costs jumped 24.7% from 2019 to 2025.

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UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years

Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.

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Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag

Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits

Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.

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UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand

Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's warn of weak Q2; Customers help improve Burger King's Whopper; Subway shuts more than 700 restaurants in the US

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

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Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback

This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.

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