QSR Media Asia Conference 2026

QSR Media Asia gathers the industry’s most influential voices to discuss today’s key trends and explore the strategies shaping the next generation of restaurants.

Safe bets are losing bets for the future of QSR brands

Simple categories like sauces are being reimagined as strategic growth levers.

Restaurants bet on ‘experience peaks’ to win customer loyalty

Unexpected gestures, even small ones, leave lasting impressions on customers.

Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector

Chinese QSR brands have opened around 6,000 outlets across Southeast Asia.

F&B outlets told to cut energy waste via smarter voltage, cooling management

Optimising voltage, exhaust, and cold rooms are seen as ways to cut energy waste.

QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia

Frequent pricing swings strain loyalty as consumers tire of ongoing market changes.

Papa Johns scales regional push with localised campaigns and product launches

Collaborations with influencers and brand ambassadors enhance visibility.

Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts

The recent decline in Middle Eastern visitors has had a measurable impact on SEA markets.

How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia

At the core of CHAGEE’s strategy is an effort to reposition tea as a lifestyle product.