Research

Is it time for a tech renaissance in drive-thrus?

70% of fast food sales in the US comes through drive-thrus

Hospitality groups back on the growth track after slipping in April

The latest tracker by CGA by NIQ reveals a growth of 3.6% in May.

What the recovery in hospitality means for fast food restaurants

Consumer habits still show that most consumer spending goes towards essentials.

Restaurant operators lean on tech to address more than labour gaps

One in two restaurateurs have said they plan to increase spending on tech and automation.

Top hospitality group sales slip 1.7% over wet weather

It is the first year-on-year drop in monthly sales since September 2022.

Foodservice traffic dips despite growth in spending

A rise in average eater cheques was the reason for the growth.

The rise of value hackers in SEA and how it affects QSRs

This trend can potentially impact menu innovation in restaurants.

How fast-food chains utilise meal deals and LTOs to meet changing consumer demands

LTOs and seasonal items’ share on the menu has grown by 12% in the last year.

Hospitality closure rates slow amidst easing of cost pressures

One in 40 licensed premises have shut down in the last 12 months

Hong Kong restaurants saw 37% uptick in takeaways supported by food delivery aggregators

34% of restaurants attribute 30% of their revenue to delivery platforms.

Quick-service restaurants lead Australia's plant-based meat rise

QSRs represented 80% of the volume of plant-based meat sales in 2022.

Greggs, Costa named amongst UK’s strongest brands

EY is named the strongest brand this year after Dettol falls from the top 10 rankings.

Fast food menus balloon 6% over the last year

By assortment size, drinks are leading the way.

Foodservice price inflation falls below 10% for the first time in two years

This is measured by CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

At-home grows but remained flat in March

This is seen as a sign of more consumers eating out.