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Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
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Foodservice traffic inches up as deals and QSR drive growth
Lunch drove gains, reversing three quarters of falling traffic and spending.
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Restaurants and cafes saw record high closures in 2025
The industry is facing several intense pressures, such as rising costs.
1 day ago
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
4 days ago
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
The casual restaurant chain was brought back by the Minor Hotels group.
Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
The new offerings are available across the chain’s outlets, with store-specific pricing.
Sushi Sushi unveils loyalty programme
Welcome rewards include a voucher for a $1 sushi hand roll.
Australia food delivery on track to double by 2034
Frequent promotions and discounts are also encouraging more regular orders.
Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
The venue spans two levels, serving both takeaway customers and sit-down diners.
Could the rise of self-service technology affect QSRs?
7 in 10 Australians prefer self-service as checkout options.
Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
This brings the total of 50 sites operated by the group.
Piccolo Me targets Melbourne universities for franchise expansion
The Sydney-based brand secured dedicated head office infrastructure to support a massive increase in Victorian site numbers.
GYG locks delivery to Uber Eats exclusively
The nine-year partnership enters a new phase on 22 February.
Hog’s Breath Cafe CEO exits after 8 months
The former Retail Food Group executive said on LinkedIn that both sides agreed to part ways.
Digital orders seize 50% of fast food market
Pizza chains lead in digital orders.
Soul Origin funds 68,000 lunches through Eat Up partnership
Eat Up operates nationally and currently supports 1,107 schools across Australia.
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