International

Solo diners account for nearly half of orders in 2025

Over half of these meals fall in the $10–$30+ range and include snacks and drinks.
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Why anxiety is driving customisable food choices

Small, deliberate food choices are increasingly used as a way to manage stress and assert control.
4 days ago

Happy Meal goes artistic in McDonald’s and Crayola collaboration

The new campaign is available across EMEA, the UK, Asia, and Canada.
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Weekly Global Wrap: Cotti launches in Dubai; Taco Bell hops on dip trends; McDonald's removes AI ad

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

US fast casual chain Velvet Taco taps names new CEO

Under Schultz, the chain targets city and airport growth.

Auntie Anne's owner taps Omer Gajial as new CEO

He succeeds Jim Holthouser, who is retiring after nearly six years in the job.

Gong cha opens in Ecuador

This marks its third market expansion following Thailand and Colombia.

Restaurant Brands International posts $315m net income in Q3

Revenue for the quarter rose by 6.9% to $2.45b.

Yum! Brands mulls sale of Pizza Hut

Goldman Sachs and Barclays were appointed as financial advisers.

Shake Shack returns to profitability in Q3 with $13.7m net income

It aims to open 45 to 50 company-owned restaurants this year, and 55 to 60 in FY 2026.