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Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
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Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.
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Fast-food brands lose growth momentum
London footfall also weakened for the first time since the pandemic.
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Restaurants’ at-home sales up 13.5% YoY in July
Delivery orders topped 2.95 million, whilst takeaways neared 2.32 million.
Fast food chains lean on promotions, loyalty schemes to offset weak demand
Brands are competing for the same meal slots.
Hospitality openings fuel total sales growth but like-for-like sales remain flat in July
However, operators may soon face tough spending choices.
UK hospitality leaders’ confidence rises to 41% in Q2
This is up by seven percentage points from Q1.
Beefy’s, Firehouse Subs to drive Retail Food Group’s growth
Store rationalisation will fund the expansion of these brands.
foodpanda injects $1.2b into Pakistan’s economy in 2023-2024
It facilitated $264.8m in revenue for restaurants and $34.5m in taxes.
Hospitality insolvencies eased but remained historically high
1,706 accommodation and food service companies closed in H1 2025.
Foodservice traffic climbs after six consecutive quarters of decline
This is driven by deal-based occasions and PM snacks.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
Three QSR chains rank amongst fastest-growing consumer brands in FY2025
This includes Guzman Y Gomez, Zambrero, and Sushi Hub.
UK QSRs meal deal prices outpace individual menu items' growth in Q1
However, this price promotion, along with LTOs, continues to grow.
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