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Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Food waste is costing Australia $36.6b a year.
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APAC leads global QSR market growth amidst rapid urbanisation and digital engagement
China and India lead the market.
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Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
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Saudi Arabia's QSR market forecast to nearly double to $17.24b by 2034
Cloud kitchens and delivery-only brands have gained traction in the country.
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Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
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Late-night hospitality shrinks 29% since 2020, report says
Bars and clubs weakened as operating conditions and consumer behaviour diverge.
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762 UK hospitality businesses closed in Q1 2026 as industry struggles to absorb rising costs
Recurring reasons for closures are weak late-night trading and less consumers drinking.
Restaurant margins in the the Philippines capital drops 2.8% in 2025
Operating costs jumped 24.7% from 2019 to 2025.
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Resilient foodservice quarter masks economic time lag
Quick-service restaurants remained the primary growth engine.
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
Deals drive demand as 48% of consumers favour discounted visits
However, eating out leads consumer spending cuts despite the discount appeal.
Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
Singapore fast food leads F&B growth as broader sector sees uneven demand
Fast food outpaces restaurants as monthly sales slip across F&B.
Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
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