Research
Hospitality insolvencies flatten amidst wait for festive season surge
Hospitality insolvencies flatten amidst wait for festive season surge
However, insolvencies are said to still remain historically high.
1 day ago
London leads UK’s coffee and bakery boom
In the UK, there are an average of 1.75 outlets for every 10,000 people.
2 days ago
Half of UAE diners drawn to BOGO deals, restaurant discounts
At least 54% have indicated they have altered dining preferences to cut costs.
2 days ago
November concert boom to lift fast-food spending by up to 34%
Three major concerts are expected to boost spending in Sydney to $424m.
Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
Eating out declines in the UAE as consumers tighten spending: report
Roughly half of those who dine out less often say they are cooking more at home.
Gen Z Aussies cite food quality, taste as top factors in QSR dining
Other factors include price and service quality.
Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.
KFC MENA rolls out ‘Taste Rules’ campaign
This aims to put flavour at the centre of the conversation.
Saudi café market to soar to $9.87b by 2030 driven by younger consumers seeking social experiences
The segment is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.23%.
Deliveries rise 4.1% but takeaways fall in September
This highlights a continued consumer shift toward home delivery over food collection.
UAE's favourite fast food chains revealed
Almost 6 in 10 UAE residents dine out at least once a week.
Hospitality sales flat in September as pubs outpace restaurants and bars
Pub sales were up 1.9%, whilst restaurant sales slipped 0.7%.
Abu Dhabi Chamber sees over 24,500 active members as of end-September
Strong interests came from SMEs and start-ups.
McDonald’s UK&I finds Gen Z driving change in food language
Family remains the biggest influence on Gen Z’s food vocabulary.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 19% to 265 in August 2025
Insolvencies were also down slightly from 271 a year earlier.
Men over 40 are the most ready franchise investors—report
This is despite the 3% increase in women franchisees.
Most Read
1. McDonald’s Australia unveils new Grinch range for its summer range 2. Pappa Flock taps custom restaurant, crew training to scale 3. Weekly Global Wrap: Fan frenzy erupts with Starbucks 'Bearista Cup' release; Chick-fil-A trials new chicken sandwiches; KFC partners with viral game for limited-time offers. 4. Popeyes reaches 100th restaurant milestone in the UK 5. F&B firms turn to smart vending machines as closures mountResource Center
Event News
The group strikes a balance between quick-service and fast-casual.
