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Thailand’s food trends to watch in 2026

Thailand’s food trends to watch in 2026

Eating is now also seen as a multi-sensory experience.

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Hospitality food and drinks prices hit new highs in December 2025

This is due to strong seasonal demand and ongoing supply issues during the festive period.

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Australia food delivery on track to double by 2034

Frequent promotions and discounts are also encouraging more regular orders.

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Digital orders propel Malaysia foodservice market to $30.7b by 2031

Independent outlets remain the market leader with 73.52% of sales in 2025.

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Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop

Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.

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Could the rise of self-service technology affect QSRs?

7 in 10 Australians prefer self-service as checkout options.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Papa Johns introduces pan pizza; Fatburger parent files for bankruptcy; Tim Hortons dismisses South Korea exit rumours

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

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Restaurants abandon 'trend chasing' to protect 2026 margins

Industry giants are ditching novelty launches for high-margin.

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Delivery growth powers UK restaurant sales in December

Deliveries now generate more than twice the revenue of takeaways.

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Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits

Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.

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Southeast Asia food delivery market surges to $22.7b

Grab continues to control more than half of the market.

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Q4 site losses erase year of hospitality growth

Business confidence remains weak despite a brief 0.2% growth spike earlier in 2025.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Steak n' Shake adds Bitcoin bonus; McDonald's announces major menu and operations overhaul; Five Guys launches all-day breakfast and bar concept

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

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Digital orders seize 50% of fast food market

Pizza chains lead in digital orders.

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Tight margins squeeze hospitality as takeaway spending sinks

33% of the population plans to cut restaurant visits to protect their diminishing disposable income.

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Restaurants shrink menus as more households use GLP-1

Protein and fibre are now on the menu for most.

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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks viral Bearista UK launch; Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale;

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

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