Research

Plant-based diners eat out more often than meat-eaters in UAE

Plant-based diners eat out more often than meat-eaters in UAE

Social media is their main way to find new places to eat, used by 59% of veg/vegan diners.
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Gen Z emerges as next year’s key dining segment

Dining out increased 17% YoY in 2025.
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AI reshapes dining as consumers demand transparency

Blockchains and chatbots are being tested by some fast-food chains and operators.
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How are the UK and US dining cultures converging?

Both markets prioritised sustainability, provenance, and immersive hospitality.
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UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures

36% of Brits want to see more group and private dining in 2026.
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Accessible luxury rises as APAC diners move away from set menus

59% guests opt for casual dining experiences over formal ones.
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Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%

Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply. 
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7 in 10 say taste is 80% mental, study reveals

45% would rather not eat if they see their most hated toppings on a pizza.

QSRs and coffee drive Philippine foodservice growth

The beverage market is also diversifying, with bubble tea and other speciality drinks becoming increasingly popular.

Australian coffee market sees 5.6% annual growth

Café culture and higher incomes boost demand for quality coffee.

Hot drink prices outpace fast food as seasonal specials surge

Limited-time drinks now cost 22% to 25% more than regular options.

APAC coffee market to reach US$41.15b by 2030

This is mainly driven by the rise of café culture.

Here are Australia’s largest food chains in 2025

Subway leads with 1,248 outlets as of 10 September 2025.

Southeast Asia's foodservice market to reach US$416.37b by 2030

Singapore is the region’s fastest-growing foodservice market, projected to rise at a CAGR of 17.2%.

Nearly 4 in 10 Brits are cutting back on dining out, survey finds

Roughly eight in 10 diners believe restaurant prices have gone up over the last year.

Australia’s foodservice market set for 11.45% annual growth through 2030

Gen Zs account for AU$5.8b in foodservice spending, or 11% of total visits.