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QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth

QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth

Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.

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UK sandwich consumption rises as eating-out habits shift

The report identifies three main drivers: taste, quality, and convenience.

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Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing

Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.

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Hospitality sector contracts as inflation drives wave of closures in Q1

This marks the sector’s second consecutive quarterly fall.

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Asia emerges as fastest growing fried chicken market

Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the growth.

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Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu

Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.

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Fast-food becomes a routine for 53% of Saudis

Cleanliness and price are the top factors when choosing a new restaurant.

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McDonald’s activity drives notable growth in Saudi economy

This is according to the report by Oxford Economics.

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'Proffee' trend grows as functional beverage demand increases

Busy lifestyles are driving demand for convenient functional drinks.

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Fuel surcharge may trim fast-food spending

Pressure on petrol costs tests pricing tactics across Australia’s dining sector.

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Dine-in declines as more Aussies order delivery

Revenues from dine-in dropped from 31% in 2024 to 20% in 2025.

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Hospitality insolvencies set to rise further as cost pressures intensify

Analyst expects more restructuring as taxes, inflation and demand weigh on operators.

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Hospitality menus drift from customer demand

Nearly half push fusion foods, but only one in ten customers wants them.

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Quick-service surge drives UAE foodservice expansion toward 2030

QSRs are expected to grow around 5.3% over the next five years.

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UK fast-food’s cheapest items are getting more expensive faster

More than half of the leading brands recorded declining performance.

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Beverages drive Australian foodservice growth as QSR leads serving gains

Seven in 10 foodservice meals in Australia included beverages.

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Health trends, experiential dining reshapes Britain’s foodservice industry

British foodservice industry is valued at £71b.

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