Research

‘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.

UK QSRs meal deal prices outpace individual menu items' growth in Q1

However, this price promotion, along with LTOs, continues to grow.

UK averages 2 restaurant closures per day in H1

The hospitality industry is now 14.2% smaller than before the pandemic.

Saudi Arabia french fries market to hit $1.09b by 2033

Rising demand is driven by younger consumers and growing fast-food lifestyles.

Digital discounts surge 25% in UK foodservice

These discounts are aggressively present in delivery platforms

April wage hike drives higher F&B costs in June

Foodservice price tracker saw a 2% month-on-month increase.

What are Saudi Arabia’s most recommended brands?

The rankings are based on YouGov’s 2025 Recommend Rankings in Saudi Arabia report.

Pizza chains limit price hikes to stay competitive

Major pizza chains cost 40% less than those at casual dining chains.

UAE online food delivery to rise at 10.2% by 2033

This is driven by consumer demands for convenience, speed, and loyalty benefits.

1 in 4 APAC consumers picks delivery over dine-in in 2024

Delivery is set to make up 26% of Asia Pacific’s foodservice market by 2029.

Pizzas most ordered fast-food in UAE

Meanwhile, burgers are more preferred in Saudi Arabia.

GCC foodservice market to reach $109.9b by 2030

In Qatar, QSRs made up 42% of all foodservice outlets.

Scotland bakery sweet spending up 4.6% to £261m

Bread rolls, flatbreads, and sausage rolls are seeing the fastest growth.