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Deliveries up but takeaway dips as consumers look for more convenience
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
Consumers lean on AI tools to find and review restaurants
Operators are directed to harness AI to hear consumer voices.
Which Australian cities have the most affordable coffee?
High-income countries often have the cheapest coffees.
How much do Aussies spend on coffee?
Australians spend more on coffee each year than the economies of some countries.
Hospitality insolvencies climbs for a third time in July
This marks the highest monthly figure since November 2024.
Hospitality vacancies rise to 78,000 in August
This is the first time it has increased in a year.
The Middle East and Africa fast food market to hit $52.26b by 2033
The burgers and sandwiches segment accounted for 36.4% of the MEA fast food market share in 2024.
Domino’s, rivals flock to chicken as competition heats up
Its popularity is driving menu innovation even at non-chicken chains.
Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.
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.
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