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Weekly Global Wrap: Japan visa pause hits restaurants; Pizza Hut US franchisee brings back classic look; McDonald's Philippines signs renewable energy agreement
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.
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Hospitality sector contracts as inflation drives wave of closures in Q1
This marks the sector’s second consecutive quarterly fall.
Chipotle sharpens its edge as UK QSR pressures rise
The brand builds value through its core strengths, led by a customisable menu.
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
