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Delivery and takeaway sales flatten in April as good weather brings people outdoors
Delivery and takeaway sales flatten in April as good weather brings people outdoors
Operators hope that momentum returns this summer.
Middle East RTD coffee market to hit $290.5m by 2030
Qatar stands out in the RTD coffee growth, driven by both local cafés and global chains.
Which coffee chains are winning in Vietnam?
The country’s coffee market is worth an estimated $552.56m.
Fast Food tops delivery charts in Saudi cities in Q1
Arabic food was the second most ordered cuisine, particularly in Al Ahsa, Riyadh, and Dammam.
Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1
This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.
Burger prices rise as UK restaurant inflation hits new high
Prices for beef burgers in major quick-service restaurant chains increased by 3%.
What will drive UAE’s fast-food market to reach $25.36b by 2033?
The segment will grow at 19.2% from 2025 to 2033.
More than half put ingredients over price when picking sandwiches
It outpaced traditional drivers such as price (51%) and convenience (29%).
Hospitality inflation inches up to 2% in March
Oils and fats remain the most inflationary category, up 5.8% from March 2024.
Food delivery drivers amongst the fastest-growing jobs in Australia
Foodservice occupation roles went up 16% from 2014 to 2024.
Operators often miss promotional opportunities in Easter
The holiday is often sees consistent traffic growth compared to other holidays.
Fast-food chains revise menus as more Gen Zers dine out
They also enjoy food inspired by K-pop and K-drama.
Grill’d’s chicken nuggets win taste test over top fast foods
Six in 10 chose Grill'd's bites as their favourite.
Away From Home inflation to reach 5.2% in 2025
This is driven by rising labour costs.
3 in 4 UK hospitality workers trust AI for workplace safety
They believe AI will boost safety by preventing accidents, spotting hidden risks, and taking on dangerous tasks.
Southeast Asia’s commuters, hard workers fuel fast-food growth
People who work longer consume more Big Macs.
Ice cream prices leap 13% in January
Uneven menu inflation challenges QSRs as some categories rise faster than others.
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