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Food deliveries seen as treat but high fees frustrate many Brits
Food deliveries seen as treat but high fees frustrate many Brits
Four in 10 said service fees are too high.
20 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Iced coffee purchased surged 137% during May 2026 bank holiday
Iced Latte was the most purchased during the holiday weekend.
5 days ago
IRO Sushi bets on health-conscious dining as UK fast casual moves away from fried food
IRO Sushi's director of operations sees this as a long-term opportunity for the brand.
Fast-food footfall falls as restaurant growth slows
Traffic in the first quarter are now negative even if chains continue to expand.
Weekly Global Wrap: Japan visa pause hits restaurants; Pizza Hut US franchisee brings back classic look; McDonald's Philippines signs renewable energy agreement
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hospitality groups battle retail sales slump amidst consumer squeeze
Restaurants’ sales declined by 0.1%.
UK foodservice records biggest footfall drop in two years
Customer traffic fell by 2.3% in the first quarter.
Selective consumers force a reset in QSR strategy says Urban Barista CEO
Operators are being pushed to simplify menus, improve efficiency, and sharpen brand identity.
Weekly Global Wrap: Plans to take Papa Johns private underway; Starbucks announces more layoffs; Jollibee attracts 50-restaurant deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Coffee chains bet big on ube as Gen Z, millennials drive flavour trends
Over 60% of Gen Z and millennials use social media to discover new flavours.
Eatphoria bets on multi-brand model as single-format QSR struggles to keep pace
COO Richard Benton believes that simplicity and differentiation are now the only path to franchise growth.
UK restaurant chains rethink menus as weight-loss drugs reshape demand
Operators cut portions and test alternative store formats amidst cost pressure.
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's warn of weak Q2; Customers help improve Burger King's Whopper; Subway shuts more than 700 restaurants in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
Fast food footfall sees two-year low in Q1 amidst consumer cutbacks
Only a few regions saw customer traffic rise.
UK sandwich consumption rises as eating-out habits shift
The report identifies three main drivers: taste, quality, and convenience.
