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Matcha goes mainstream as millennials switch cafés for it
Matcha goes mainstream as millennials switch cafés for it
More than half of millennials now drink matcha.
2 hours ago
Middle Eastern restaurant market set to reach $58.4b by 2034
This translates to a 6.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2034.
20 hours ago
Chicken and ethnic concepts lead footfall growth
Burger traffic declined by 2.6%, coffee fell by 2.2%.
1 day ago
Food deliveries seen as treat but high fees frustrate many Brits
Four in 10 said service fees are too high.
1 day ago
Wrong orders are the biggest driver of food waste in Australian QSR—report
Food waste is costing Australia $36.6b a year.
6 days ago
APAC leads global QSR market growth amidst rapid urbanisation and digital engagement
China and India lead the market.
6 days ago
Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
6 days ago
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.
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Late-night hospitality shrinks 29% since 2020, report says
Bars and clubs weakened as operating conditions and consumer behaviour diverge.
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.
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