Djan Magbanua

Families pull back from foodservice spend as economic pressures bite

Foodservice spending may have increased but only because of high prices.

4 in 5 diners said they like to try new cuisines when eating out

Asian foods came out as the most popular cuisine across the world.

Tim Hortons UK & Ireland’s COO resigns

Kevin Hydes has been with the company since 2017.

Major trends impacting quick-service restaurants

Value and convenience are constantly top of mind for consumers.

McDonald’s brings Collector’s Edition Glasses to Australia

The glasses feature iconic character collaborations of McDonald’s.

Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell plots AI drive-thru plans; Jimmy John's join value meal wars; RBI revenue rises

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

Japanese fast-food chain Matsuya marks HK debut

The chain has 1,265 restaurants in Japan and 18 overseas.

Blue Bottle Coffee to open a pop-up in Singapore

The brand will open in Raffles City Shopping Center.

Carlos Antonius plots Chatime’s next moves

Chatime’s CEO outlines the key growth areas he has identified.

Chipotle launches Kids Meal in the UK

To celebrate, the brand is running a Kids Eat Free Mondays promotion.

Frankie & Benny’s to give away 8,550 pizzas to celebrate exam results day

50 free pizzas are allocated to 57 restaurants per exam day