In Focus
Dine-in declines as more Aussies order delivery
Dine-in declines as more Aussies order delivery
Revenues from dine-in dropped from 31% in 2024 to 20% in 2025.
Hospitality insolvencies set to rise further as cost pressures intensify
Analyst expects more restructuring as taxes, inflation and demand weigh on operators.
Hospitality menus drift from customer demand
Nearly half push fusion foods, but only one in ten customers wants them.
Quick-service surge drives UAE foodservice expansion toward 2030
QSRs are expected to grow around 5.3% over the next five years.
B Bagel highlights delivery as core channel reshaping operations
Building tighter operational systems and training ensures delivery quality mirrors in-store execution.
Beverages drive Australian foodservice growth as QSR leads serving gains
Seven in 10 foodservice meals in Australia included beverages.
Health trends, experiential dining reshapes Britain’s foodservice industry
British foodservice industry is valued at £71b.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle relaunches rewards programme; Popeyes announces One Piece collaboration; McDonald's to add refreshers and crafted sodas
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hospitality spending dips in March despite annual growth trend
Three in five are cutting back on eating out at restaurants.
Cleanliness drives UK quick service restaurant visits
1 in 2 UK diners buy from fast food at least once a month.
Here are the top restaurant chains in Australia in 2026
Subway leads with 1,255 outlets as of 26 March 2026.
China sets pace in APAC’s fast-growing QSR market
This is driven by rapid urban growth and an expanding middle class.
YouMeSushi sharpens operations as expansion continues
Growth to be supported by simpler menus and stronger franchise systems amidst ongoing cost pressures.
Hong Kong’s most considered brands revealed
McDonald’s reigns as the most considered across several categories.
Chatime turns to TikTok to widen bubble tea appeal in Australia
It seeks to convert curious newcomers confused about the drink.
Ole & Steen targets smarter promotions as value pressure builds
Data-led promotions replace blanket deals to drive traffic and margins.
More than 1 in 2 British GLP-1 users are cutting back on fast food
Healthier foods are seeing an increase in consumption.
Commentary
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