In Focus
Fast food market set to reach US$868b by 2030
Fast food market set to reach US$868b by 2030
Rising urbanisation and consumer demand drive global sector growth
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.
Melbourne becomes hottest spots for fast-food restaurants
Australia continues attract global QSR players.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commentary
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