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Fast-food, quick-service chains power top 25 brands to $190.1b in 2026
Fast-food, quick-service chains power top 25 brands to $190.1b in 2026
Expansion and rising takeout, delivery, and quick-service demand drive sector growth.
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Meal deals hit 20% of menus as LTO prices plunge 12%
Limited-time offers now make up 6% of the average menu.
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Inside the 2026 global food and drink shakeup
Consumers are now seeking everyday foods and drinks with proven health benefits.
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Fast-food rises as restaurant visits drop 6.8% in 2025
Expansion of outlets drove fast-food growth.
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Hospitality food and drinks prices hit new highs in December 2025
This is due to strong seasonal demand and ongoing supply issues during the festive period.
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Fast-food expansion masks 1% visit drop
Northern Ireland led regional outlet growth for the sector in 2025.
Restaurants abandon 'trend chasing' to protect 2026 margins
Industry giants are ditching novelty launches for high-margin.
Delivery growth powers UK restaurant sales in December
Deliveries now generate more than twice the revenue of takeaways.
Expansion-led growth triggers slump in existing store visits
Total sector footfall rose by nearly 1% but was fueled entirely by an aggressive 2% increase in new locations.
Chinese takeaways spike over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Orders are set to rise further ahead of the Chinese New Year.
Q4 site losses erase year of hospitality growth
Business confidence remains weak despite a brief 0.2% growth spike earlier in 2025.
Tight margins squeeze hospitality as takeaway spending sinks
33% of the population plans to cut restaurant visits to protect their diminishing disposable income.
Restaurants shrink menus as more households use GLP-1
Protein and fibre are now on the menu for most.
What are the 2026 flavour trends?
McDonald’s CEO shares predictions for the restaurant industry in 2026.
Gen Z rejects meals as drinks drive QSR demand
Snacking has also replaced structured meals.
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.
Why anxiety is driving customisable food choices
Small, deliberate food choices are increasingly used as a way to manage stress and assert control.
