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Technology drives global QSR growth as brands embed digital into core operations

Technology drives global QSR growth as brands embed digital into core operations

Digital infrastructure is reshaping how global QSR chains scale, price and protect margins.

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Fast-food sales grow as Singapore F&B revenue falls 1.9%

F&B services sales fell 1.9% year-on-year at current prices in July.

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GLP-1 users keep eating out but spend less when they do

Respondents said they will be twice as likely to choose functional products.

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Less than half of UK regions saw foodservicetraffic growth in H1 2026

Growth was concentrated in the south.

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Global fast food market set to surpass $1t by 2035

The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2026 and 2035.

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UK’s top restaurant groups see profits fall 44% as costs surge

The decline came despite combined turnover rising to £13.3b from £12.9b.

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Protein orders rise 44% as UK office workers shift lunchtime habits

American cuisine took the largest share of orders.

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Australia’s cafe economy slips 1.4% YoY as customer traffic falls

The average cup rose 1.65% to $4.69, its smallest annual increase since 2020.

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Why Is chicken outperforming the UK fast-food market?

Chicken grew 7.3% in Q1 and has now accelerated to 10.5% in the second quarter.

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Asian cuisine is taking a bigger bite of the global market

South Korea’s pop culture is driving global demand for its cuisine.

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What drives Gen Z's restaurant choices in 2026?

Both physical and digital exploration drove restaurant discovery.

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Frequency drives fast food growth as 82.5% of Australians already buy in

Around a quarter of the population visits at least weekly, generating most outlet traffic.

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Saudi Arabia’s F&B shifts towards health-led and drive-thru concepts

The shift reflects changing preferences amongst younger and wellness-conscious consumers.

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Hamburger chain market forecast to grow at 4.8% CAGR through 2033

Plant-based menus, mobile ordering and emerging markets are cited as key growth drivers.

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UK foodservice visits fall 2.2% in H1 as chicken outperforms burgers

Events like the World Cup offered limited relief.

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GLP-1 users put the classic fast food meal deal under pressure

Delivery and drive-thru impulse decisions are occasions users are cutting back on.

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Contract caterers post 9.3% sales growth in Q2 2026

Caterers served 7.4% more units between June 2025 and June 2026.

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