In Focus

Restaurants told to rebuild menus for delivery success

‘If a dish doesn’t travel well, don’t put it on delivery.’

CEO cites team-building as core restaurant growth driver

Steen Puggard says strong teams improve guest experience, retention, and spending.

Char’d founder sets strict 15-minute chicken rule

For the CEO, protecting the brand matters more than minimising waste.

CHAGEE targets prime sites to drive Asia-Pacific expansion

Morning tea routines are a key growth opportunity.

Genki bets on takeaway to drive global growth

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

QSR network growth hits decade high in 2025

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

QSR expansion is driving down customer visits

Visits are not keeping pace with restaurant openings.

Is the food delivery market hitting reset?

Deliveroo and Menulog exits signal food delivery consolidation.

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

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

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

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

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

Australians consumed one kilogram of chicken per week in 2025.

QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation

Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.

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

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