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Burger chains flock to Singapore amidst booming fast-food market
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.
AI reshapes dining as consumers demand transparency
Blockchains and chatbots are being tested by some fast-food chains and operators.
Accessible luxury rises as APAC diners move away from set menus
59% guests opt for casual dining experiences over formal ones.
QSRs and coffee drive Philippine foodservice growth
The beverage market is also diversifying, with bubble tea and other speciality drinks becoming increasingly popular.
APAC coffee market to reach US$41.15b by 2030
This is mainly driven by the rise of café culture.
Southeast Asia's foodservice market to reach US$416.37b by 2030
Singapore is the region’s fastest-growing foodservice market, projected to rise at a CAGR of 17.2%.
Rising costs push Singaporeans to cut back on dining out
Cost emerged as the dominant factor, with 65% pointing to rising restaurant prices.
APAC fast food market to breach $465.12b by 2032
Urbanisation, youth demand, and international expansion fuel its growth.
Singaporeans go-to fast food restaurants revealed
Around 40% of people in Singapore eat out at least once a week.
Why China’s foodservice sector surged to $385b
The sector’s value jumped to $385b in the first half of the year.
China restaurant sales likely slowed amidst spending crackdown: report
Yum China tops the sector for its strong franchise model and management.
Tourism, population gains spur hospitality growth in Gulf countries
Tourists in Dubai alone spent almost $120m in 2024.
1 in 4 APAC consumers picks delivery over dine-in in 2024
Delivery is set to make up 26% of Asia Pacific’s foodservice market by 2029.
Pizzas most ordered fast-food in UAE
Meanwhile, burgers are more preferred in Saudi Arabia.
KFC tops Vietnam’s F&B rankings
Amongst top improvers, Jollibee saw the biggest year-on-year gain.
Nearly 8 in 10 global restaurant execs to boost AI spending
Restaurant execs eye AI to enhance customer experience, operations, loyalty, and more.
Global fast food market to hit US$1.2t by 2032
Tech, urbanisation & lifestyle shifts are reshaping the market.
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Design, Data, Discipline: The answer to attrition for QSRs in Asia