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November concert boom to lift fast-food spending by up to 34%
November concert boom to lift fast-food spending by up to 34%
Three major concerts are expected to boost spending in Sydney to $424m.
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Afternoon crowds shift coffee rush hour
The morning rush is now replaced with a more social coffee occasion.
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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.
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Gen Z Aussies cite food quality, taste as top factors in QSR dining
Other factors include price and service quality.
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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.
UK foodservice faces sharp price increases in 2025
Chicken chains have increased prices the most.
What’s holding back the UK’s restaurant industry?
New research reveals the key enablers of growth and persistent operational challenges.
Rising costs push hospitality leaders to cut growth budget
Nearly two-thirds have increased their operational expenditure over the last 12 months.
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