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QSR sector faces $10.8t amidst global food system shake up

QSR sector faces $10.8t amidst global food system shake up

Shifting business models and new cross-industry opportunities are set to trigger a massive decade-long shake-up.

Restaurants shrink menus as more households use GLP-1

Protein and fibre are now on the menu for most.

Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks viral Bearista UK launch; Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale;

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

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.

High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans

A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.

Tiong Bahru Bakery trials lean grab-and-go outlet

It serves pre-packaged salads, drinks, and a small coffee and tea menu.

2025: Asia's Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the Asian multi-site restaurant industry over the past twelve months.

Burger chains flock to Singapore amidst booming fast-food market

It has become a natural testing ground for global brands seeking to expand to Asia.

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.

Global QSR market to reach $520b by 2033: report

Expansion driven by delivery, cloud kitchens and store growth.