Research
Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Restaurant expansion slows despite new players entering the UK
Fast-food chains grew by 2%, according to recent data.
3 days ago
KFC MENA rolls out ‘Taste Rules’ campaign
This aims to put flavour at the centre of the conversation.
3 days ago
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%.
4 days ago
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.
Starbucks reveals UK’s favourite coffee
The brand also revealed the key favourite brew in some UK cities.
Tourism, population gains spur hospitality growth in Gulf countries
Tourists in Dubai alone spent almost $120m in 2024.
Deliveries up but takeaway dips as consumers look for more convenience
Delivery option expansion has driven growth despite flat like-for-like sales.
Hospitality food and drink prices climbs 0.4% in August
This marks the fifth consecutive month of price increases
Most Read
1. KFC Australia rolls out its new Zinger Bánh Mì nationwide 2. Weekly News Wrap: Panera Bread shuts down fresh-dough making sites; Chick-fil-A trials vending machine 3. Nando's expands in NSW with new Castle Hill location 4. Here’s where Chick-fil-A will open its first restaurant in Asia 5. Domino’s exits print business with $13.5m sale to IVE GroupResource Center
Event News
1 in 12 Australians often get their first job from the fast-food chain.
